Pakist­ani's detent­ion makes it clear that they have no direct links to the attack­sSeveral Pakistanis have been detained in Sri Lanka over the recent serial bombings. This makes it clear that they have no direct links to the attacks on three churches and four hotels. Whenever such groups claim responsibility for terror attacks, Muslims everywhere feel increasingly unsafe and vulnerable. Seen in the regional context, the attacks in Sri Lanka have brightened the chances of religious extremist parties in the ongoing Indian elections given that they are campaigning on a venomous anti-Muslim plank. This is evident from the irresponsible manner a section of the Indian media is commenting about the detention of Pakistanis in Sri Lanka.

Source: The Express Tribune April 26, 2019 04:41 UTC