New Delhi, March 27 -- India on Friday stated that Pakistan continues to live in denial regarding the atrocities perpetrated during "Operation Searchlight" in 1971. The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted the systematic and targeted killing of millions of innocent Bangladeshi people and widespread sexual violence against women, which forced millions to flee and seek refuge in India.

Speaking at a weekly press briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Pakistan's actions "shook the conscience of the world" and reaffirmed that India supported Bangladesh in its pursuit of justice.

Jaiswal made these remarks when asked about a recent message shared by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rah...