‘An affront to the international community’: India slams Pakistan at UN over civilian attacks, terror support

The remarks were shared by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations and posted on its official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) handle.

India strongly rebuked Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, calling out Islamabad’s “baseless allegations” and questioning its moral authority to speak on civilian protection during armed conflict, given its long-standing record of sponsoring terrorism and recent cross-border shelling.

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish P., delivered the sharp remarks during the Security Council's Open Debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The agenda focused on safeguarding civilians, humanitarian workers, UN personnel, journalists, and media professionals while enhancing accountability mechanisms.

#WATCH | New York: India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish P., gave a statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Addressing emerging threats, ensuring the safety of civilians, humanitarian and UN Personnel, journalists, and media pic.twitter.com/bT9rch31Oq

ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2025

In a pointed response, Ambassador Harish said, “I am constrained to respond to the baseless allegations of the representative of Pakistan on a number of issues. First, India has experienced decades of Pakistani-sponsored terrorist attacks across our borders.”

“For such a nation to even participate in a discussion on the protection of civilians is an affront to the international community,” he added, questioning Pakistan’s credibility on the global platform.

Referring to a recent incident, Ambassador Harish alleged that the Pakistani army deliberately targeted Indian border villages earlier this month, killing over 20 civilians and injuring more than 80. He said religious sites, including gurudwaras, temples, and convents, and medical facilities were intentionally attacked.

“A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians,” he stated, accusing Pakistan of gross hypocrisy.

The remarks were shared by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations and posted on its official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) handle.