New Delhi, April 28 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said there must be no "double standards" in combating terrorism, urging the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to act firmly against those supporting and sheltering terror groups.

Addressing an SCO conference in Bishkek, Singh warned against ignoring "state-sponsored" cross-border terrorism, in an apparent reference to Pakistan's backing of terror outfits.

"There is no place for any double standards, and SCO should not hesitate in seeking appropriate action against those who abet, shelter and provide safe havens to terrorists," he said.

He asserted that India has shown its "firm resolve" through Operation Sindoor, emphasizing that "terror epicentres are no longer immune to...