The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday welcomed the step taken by the United States of declaring Hizbul Mujahideen as a foreign terrorist group.
Addressing the media, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that the move reflects the joint commission of India and US to firmly deal with terrorism.
Referring to the terrorist organization operating in Jammu and Kashmir, Kumar said, "No cause or reason can defy the continuous profusion of shelter to such entities and individuals."
He further said that everybody is aware, the kind of activities Hizbul Mujahideen group has been involved in.
On being asked about Pakistan's statement of not considering Mujahideen group has a terrorist organization he said, "All of us know about the activities this group is involved in and it is very strange that Pakistan is making such strange statements."
Talking about Kulbhushan Yadav's case Kumar said, "Reports of selection of a judge from the Pakistan side emerged," but added that at present they have not been informed about anything by the authorities officially.
Earlier a statement was issued by U.S department saying, "These designations seek to deny Hizbul Mujahideen the resources it needs to carry out terrorist attacks. Among other consequences, all of HM's property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with the group.