Pakistan, April 7 -- Deplorable. Myopic. Reeking of jingoism.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shredded the international law, causing irrevocable damage to hopes for a peaceful neighbourhood, with his ill-thought-of and highly suggestive remarks in the wake of news reports on his country's involvement in alleged assassinations in Pakistan.

Instead of shying away from the accusations or whipping up some excuses about inquiry committees as in the past, Modi's administration officially acknowledged its covert operations on foreign soil. Although Mr Singh must have had his eyes on the upcoming prize (Modi is running for a third term as prime minister in elections that will begin in two weeks), it would not take long for his words to c...