Jammu Tawi, March 19 -- India today slammed Pakistan for its comments on Kashmir, and said that instead of "spreading lies" Islamabad should vacate the Indian territory under its illegal and forcible occupation.

The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, said in response to media queries on the comments made by Pakistan:

"We note that Pakistan has once again made some comments about the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

"The world knows that the real issue is Pakistan's active promotion and sponsorship of cross-border terrorism.

"In fact, this is the biggest roadblock to peace and security in the region.

"Instead of spreading lies, Pakistan should vacate Indian territory under its illegal and forcible ...