India Condemns Pakistan's 'Genocidal Acts' at UN Security Council

India sharply criticized Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council during the annual open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, accusing Islamabad of a long history of terrorism, cross-border violence, and genocidal acts. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, said Pakistan lacked “faith, law, and morality” and accused the neighboring country of repeatedly destabilizing the region while attempting to interfere in India’s internal matters, particularly regarding Jammu and Kashmir.

The Indian envoy’s remarks came after Pakistan’s representative raised the Kashmir issue during the UNSC debate. Responding strongly, Parvathaneni described it as “ironic” that Pakistan was speaking about civilian protection despite what he called its “long-tainted record” of violence and human rights abuses. He accused Islamabad of using terrorism as a state tool and attempting to externalize its domestic failures through aggression beyond its borders. India maintained that Jammu and Kashmir remains an internal matter and criticized Pakistan for repeatedly internationalizing the issue at global forums.

During his address, Parvathaneni referred extensively to Pakistan’s alleged military actions in Afghanistan earlier this year. He cited reports from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, commonly known as UNAMA, claiming that Pakistani security forces were responsible for a large number of civilian casualties linked to cross-border violence. The Indian envoy specifically mentioned an alleged airstrike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul during the holy month of Ramadan, describing the attack as “barbaric” and “unconscionable.”

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According to the figures cited by the Indian diplomat, the reported strike allegedly killed 269 civilians and injured more than 120 others. Parvathaneni said the attack occurred around the time of evening prayers and targeted a location that could not reasonably be considered a military objective. He further accused Pakistan of ignoring repeated international calls to protect civilians and uphold humanitarian obligations. India argued that Pakistan’s conduct demonstrated hypocrisy in publicly invoking international law while allegedly carrying out attacks against innocent civilians.

The Indian envoy also referred to historical allegations linked to the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War and Operation Searchlight. Parvathaneni accused Pakistan’s military of carrying out systematic atrocities, including mass killings and sexual violence during the conflict in what was then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. He said these incidents reflected a broader historical pattern of violence and repression, accusing Islamabad of repeatedly resorting to force and propaganda to address internal political and security challenges.

The exchange at the UNSC highlighted continuing tensions between India and Pakistan on issues relating to terrorism, regional security, and historical grievances. Relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have remained strained for years, particularly over Kashmir and cross-border militancy allegations. India’s latest remarks at the United Nations are expected to further intensify diplomatic friction between New Delhi and Islamabad, even as international organizations continue to monitor regional security developments and humanitarian concerns across South Asia.

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