India, Aug. 11 -- India on Monday reacted sharply to reported remarks made by the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff during a visit to the United States, calling them an example of Pakistan's "nuclear sabre-rattling."

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said such remarks underscored doubts about the integrity of Pakistan's nuclear command and control, particularly in a state where the military is "hand-in-glove with terrorist groups." The ministry termed it "regrettable" that the comments were made from the soil of a friendly third country.

Reiterating India's position, the MEA said the country will not give in to nuclear blackmail and will take all steps necessary to safeguard national security.

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