Dhaka, March 27 -- India on Friday said Pakistan remains in denial over the atrocities it committed during 'Operation Searchlight' in 1971, including 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.

"These atrocities, needless to say, shook the conscience of the world at large. Pakistan, however, remains in denial to this very day of its crimes. We support Bangladesh in its desire for justice," Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters at a regular briefing in New Delhi on Friday.

He said they are all aware of the terrible atrocities that were committed by the Pakistan ...