world π India calls Pakistan's Azhar bounty a 'gimmick'
India dismissed Pakistan's new announcement of a seven-million-rupee bounty on Masood Azhar as mere gimmicks. This response came from the External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Azhar remains wanted in India for attacks including the 2001 Parliament strike and the 2019 Pulwama bombing. India has long accused Pakistan of sheltering Azhar, despite claims that he resides in Afghanistan. Pakistan faces FATF pressure to crack down on terror groups, making these announcements feel hollow.