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Musharraf's statement provocative: India

India on Sunday termed as 'provocative' Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's statement warning that his forces would move into Indian territory should a war break out and said what Islamabad must do is to crack down on cross-border terrorism.

"It is yet another indication of Pakistan refusing to see the writing on the wall or to understand where the need for action lies. Action is required from Pakistan on stopping cross-border terrorism, dealing with infiltration and activities of terrorist groups," an external affairs ministry spokesperson said.

She was responding to questions on Musharraf's interview to The Washington Post in which he said, "... should a war erupt between India and Pakistan, we will take the offensive into Indian territory."

The spokesperson said what was required of Pakistan was to respond to the calls made by India and the large number of world leaders to stop cross-border terrorism.

She said the onus was on Pakistan to end tension in the region.

"I believe our friends in the international community fully realise that," she said.

Blaming Islamabad for the current situation as a result of its 'irresponsible' actions, she said, "India is genuinely sceptical about the assurances made by Pakistan that it is going to deal with terrorism because we have not seen action on the ground that would corroborate these assurances."

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