India's external affairs ministry spokesperson stated that India has every right to defend against Pakistan-backed terrorism and will continue to strengthen the global fight against terrorism.

The US religious freedom panel, USCIRF, has recommended targeted sanctions on India's Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). India's external affairs ministry has not yet responded to the latest report but has previously repudiated USCIRF's findings as biased.