State Dept ‘supports’ Pakistan’s call for neutral probe into Pahalgam

WASHINGTON: The US has called upon both Pakistan and India to hold “direct talks” to bring down tensions and said it will support any effort, including a neutral probe, to ensure the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack are brought to justice.

In a press briefing on Thursday, Tammy Bruce, the State Department spokesperson, said the US was aware of Pakistan’s offer for a neutral investigation into the attack.

“Pakistan wants an independent investigation … and [the US] want the perpetrators to be held accountable...