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United News of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
India slams Pakistan at UN over hypocrisy of sponsoring terror, speaking about protecting civilians
New York, May 24 (UNI) India at the UN on Saturday slammed Pakistan over its hypocritical behaviour of sponsoring terrorist attacks in India and killing innocent civilians and, at the same time, speaking about protecting civilians. India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador P. Harish speaking at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Addressing emerging threats, ensuring the safety of civilians, humanitarian and UN Personnel, journalists and media professionals and enhancing accountability mechanisms' said that for a nation that sponsors terrorism across its borders, to even participate in a discussion on protection of civilians is an affront to international community. ''India has experienced decades of Pakistan-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...'' Ambassador Harish said while speaking under the agenda item 'Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict Demolishing Pakistan's arguments he said he was constrained to respond to the baseless allegations of the representative of Pakistan on a number of issues. Referring to the Operation Sindoor launched by India against Pakistan in the wake of the killing of 26 innocent tourists at Pahalgam in Kashmir by Pakistani terrorists, Ambassador Harish said earlier this month the Pakistani army ''deliberately shelled our border villages killing more than 20 civilians and injuring more than 80.'' He said there was intentional targeting of places of worship including gurudwaras, temples and convents, as well as medical facilities. ''To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical..." Ambassador Harish said. Earlier he also lashed out at Pakistan for spreading disinformation about the Indus Water Treaty and said Islamabad had violated the spirit of the Treaty by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India that seek to hold hostage the lives of civilians, religious harmony and economic prosperity. 'We are constrained to respond to the disinformation being carried out by the delegation of Pakistan with regard to the Indus Water Treaty. India has always acted in a responsible manner as an upper riparian state,' Ambassador Harish said and added that in the last four decades more than 20,000 Indian lives had been lost in terror attacks, the most recent of which was the dastardly targeted terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. UNI RB GNK 1453
India.com
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Protection Of Civilians Should...: India Slams Pakistan At UN For Protecting Terrorists
India on Friday declared that Pakistan-based terrorists cannot claim immunity from anti-terrorism action by asserting that they are civilians. Speaking at the UN Security Council, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, asserted, "Let us be clear: Protection of civilians should not serve as an argument for protection of UN-designated terrorists". Harish underscored that Pakistan has repeatedly used the civilian cover to advance the cause of terrorism. Speaking at a Security Council debate on emerging threats to civilians and protecting them, Ambassador Harish refuted Islamabad's claims that civilians were targeted during Operation Sindoor by drawing attention to the open nexus between terrorists and the Pakistani government and military. "A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians," Harish said. "We just recently saw senior government, police, and military officials pay respects at the funeral of noted terrorists targeted by Operation Sindoor," he added. Pakistan military's top brass, including Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah and Major General Rao Imran, and Punjab Police Inspector General Usman Anwar were among those who attended the funerals of terorrists killed in the Operation Sindoor strikes, including Hafiz Abdur Rauf, a senior leader of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) who is designated a terrorist by the US government. Pakistan retaliated to the strikes on terrorists by deliberately shelling India's border areas, killing more than 20 civilians," Ambassador Harish said. "There was intentional targeting of places of worship, including gurudwaras, temples, and convents, as well as medical facilities," he added. "To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical," he said. "Regrettably, during armed conflict, civilians, including women and children, are used as human shields for military operations and terrorist activities. Therefore, it is paramount that the international community resolves to take concrete actions towards the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions that have been previously adopted," he added. India underscored that any attack on civilians and humanitarian workers is a grave violation of International Law, in particular International Humanitarian Law. The existing legal framework concerning the protection of civilians cannot be overlooked. "Respect for principles of the UN Charter, including sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, should remain the basis for all actions taken by the Council for the protection of civilians." The Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. India on Friday declared that Pakistan-based terrorists cannot claim immunity from anti-terrorism action by asserting that they are civilians. Speaking at the UN Security Council, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, asserted, "Let us be clear: Protection of civilians should not serve as an argument for protection of UN-designated terrorists". Harish underscored that Pakistan has repeatedly used the civilian cover to advance the cause of terrorism. Speaking at a Security Council debate on emerging threats to civilians and protecting them, Ambassador Harish refuted Islamabad's claims that civilians were targeted during Operation Sindoor by drawing attention to the open nexus between terrorists and the Pakistani government and military. "A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians," Harish said. "We just recently saw senior government, police, and military officials pay respects at the funeral of noted terrorists targeted by Operation Sindoor," he added. Pakistan military's top brass, including Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah and Major General Rao Imran, and Punjab Police Inspector General Usman Anwar were among those who attended the funerals of terorrists killed in the Operation Sindoor strikes, including Hafiz Abdur Rauf, a senior leader of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) who is designated a terrorist by the US government. Pakistan retaliated to the strikes on terrorists by deliberately shelling India's border areas, killing more than 20 civilians," Ambassador Harish said. "There was intentional targeting of places of worship, including gurudwaras, temples, and convents, as well as medical facilities," he added. "To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical," he said. "Regrettably, during armed conflict, civilians, including women and children, are used as human shields for military operations and terrorist activities. Therefore, it is paramount that the international community resolves to take concrete actions towards the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions that have been previously adopted," he added. India underscored that any attack on civilians and humanitarian workers is a grave violation of International Law, in particular International Humanitarian Law. The existing legal framework concerning the protection of civilians cannot be overlooked. "Respect for principles of the UN Charter, including sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, should remain the basis for all actions taken by the Council for the protection of civilians." The Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. Following Indan Army's strong retaliation, Pakistan resorted to cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres and airfields across eight airbases in Pakistan. On May 10, India and Pakistan agreed to a cessation of hostilities.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Pakistan terrorists cannot hide behind claim that they are 'civilians': India
United Nations: India has declared that Pakistan-based terrorists cannot claim immunity from anti-terrorism action by asserting that they are civilians. "Let us be clear: Protection of civilians should not serve as an argument for protection of UN-designated terrorists," India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, told the UN Security Council on Friday. "Pakistan has repeatedly used the civilian cover to advance the cause of terrorism," he said. Speaking at a Security Council debate on emerging threats to civilians and protecting them, Ambassador Harish dismissed Pakistan's claims that civilians were targeted during Operation Sindoor by drawing attention to the open nexus between terrorists and the Pakistani government and military. "A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians," Harish said. "We just recently saw senior government, police, and military officials pay respects at the funeral of noted terrorists targeted by Operation Sindoor," he added. Pakistan military's top brass, including Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah and Major General Rao Imran, and Punjab Police Inspector General Usman Anwar were among those who attended the funerals of terorrists killed in the Operation Sindoor strikes, including Hafiz Abdur Rauf, a senior leader of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) who is designated a terrorist by the US government. Pakistan retaliated to the strikes on terrorists by deliberately shelling India's border areas, killing more than 20 civilians," Ambassador Harish said. "There was intentional targeting of places of worship, including gurudwaras, temples, and convents, as well as medical facilities," he added. "To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical," he said. "Regrettably, during armed conflict civilians, including women and children, are used as human shields for military operations and terrorist activities. Therefore, it is paramount that the international community resolves to take concrete actions towards the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions that have been previously adopted," he added. India underscored that any attack on civilians and humanitarian workers is a grave violation of International Law, in particular International Humanitarian Law. The existing legal framework concerning the protection of civilians cannot be overlooked. "Respect for principles of the UN Charter, including sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, should remain the basis for all actions taken by the Council for the protection of civilians."
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Let's be clear, Pakistan terrorists can't hide behind claim that they are 'civilians': India in UN
India has said that Pakistan-based terrorists cannot claim immunity from anti-terrorism action by asserting that they are civilians. "Let us be clear: Protection of civilians should not serve as an argument for protection of UN-designated terrorists," India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, told the UN Security Council on Friday. "Pakistan has repeatedly used the civilian cover to advance the cause of terrorism ," he said. Speaking at a Security Council debate on emerging threats to civilians and protecting them, Ambassador Harish dismissed Pakistan's claims that civilians were targeted during Operation Sindoor by drawing attention to the open nexus between terrorists and the Pakistani government and military. "A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians," Harish said. Live Events "We just recently saw senior government, police, and military officials pay respects at the funeral of noted terrorists targeted by Operation Sindoor," he added. Pakistan military's top brass, including Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah and Major General Rao Imran, and Punjab Police Inspector General Usman Anwar were among those who attended the funerals of terorrists killed in the Operation Sindoor strikes, including Hafiz Abdur Rauf, a senior leader of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) who is designated a terrorist by the US government. Pakistan retaliated to the strikes on terrorists by deliberately shelling India's border areas, killing more than 20 civilians," Ambassador Harish said. "There was intentional targeting of places of worship, including gurudwaras, temples, and convents, as well as medical facilities," he added. "To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical," he said. "Regrettably, during armed conflict civilians, including women and children, are used as human shields for military operations and terrorist activities. Therefore, it is paramount that the international community resolves to take concrete actions towards the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions that have been previously adopted," he added. India underscored that any attack on civilians and humanitarian workers is a grave violation of International Law, in particular International Humanitarian Law. The existing legal framework concerning the protection of civilians cannot be overlooked. "Respect for principles of the UN Charter, including sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, should remain the basis for all actions taken by the Council for the protection of civilians." Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Watch India's bold UN speech: Arabian Sea heroics highlighted as India asserts maritime discipline
India's Ambassador to the UN P. Harish delivered a statement during the UNSC's Open Debate on "Strengthening Maritime Security through International Cooperation for Global Stabiliy". The statement highlighted India's holistic and proactive approach to maritime security, while also emphasising the need to address evolving maritime challenges through enhanced global co-operation. India also gave a detailed account of its maritime activities, including combating piracy, conducting search and rescue operations among other things. Watch the video for the full statement.
