The Turkish government on Wednesday denied Indian media reports claiming that it was “providing logistical, diplomatic and financial help” to terrorist groups around the world. Ankara alleged that the reports were part of a “malicious disinformation campaign”.

The reports were aired against the backdrop of the car explosion near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi on November 10, which left at least eight persons dead.

The reports alleged that Umar Nabi, who was believed to be in the car that exploded, and Muzamil Shakeel, who was arrested 10 days before the blast on charges of stockpiling ammunition, had travelled to Türkiye, where their handlers were allegedly based.

Türkiye’s Centre for Countering Disinformation, which functions under the country’s Directorate of Communications, said that such reports were part of a campaign aimed at damaging bilateral relations between Ankara and New Delhi.

“Türkiye firmly rejects all acts of terrorism, regardless of where or by whom they are committed,” said the West Asian country. “The claim that Türkiye engages in ‘radicalisation activities’ targeting India or any other country is purely disinformative and lacks any factual basis.”

It claimed that “unfounded and manipulative reports targeting Türkiye” were attempts to undermine the country’s contributions to international peace, security, and stability.

The deliberate reports in certain Indian media outlets claiming that “Türkiye is linked to terrorist acts...

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