India, May 9 -- NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday questioned the presence of Pakistani government officials at the funerals of the terrorists killed during Operation Sindoor, pointing out that the move contradicts the country's denial of involvement in cross-border terrorism.

During an event in Satara, Pawar said, "India has never supported terrorist movements. What is happening is a result of terrorist activity (Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives). Despite Pakistan's denials, its complicity is evident."

He added, "Representatives of their government were present during the funerals of terrorists killed in Indian strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). If their government had no role, what explains their offi...