India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing it of supporting terrorism, targeting civilians and carrying out cross-border violence in the region.

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• India accused Pakistan of using terrorism as a tool to destabilise the region.
• Remarks were made during the UNSC debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict.
• India criticised Pakistan for raising issues related to Jammu and Kashmir at the debate.
• Indian representative described Pakistan’s record as “long-tainted” with genocidal acts.
• India referred to Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan earlier this year.
• Attack on Kabul’s Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital was highlighted during the statement.
• India cited UN data claiming large civilian casualties linked to Pakistani military actions.
• Pakistan was accused of ignoring international humanitarian obligations.
• India termed Pakistan’s stance on international law as “hypocritical.”
• Cross-border violence reportedly displaced thousands of civilians in Afghanistan.
• India also referred to Operation Searchlight during the 1971 Bangladesh conflict.
• Pakistan was accused of carrying out systematic violence during the Bangladesh crisis.
• India said repeated violence reflects Pakistan’s attempts to divert attention from internal problems.
• Statement intensified diplomatic tensions between the two neighbouring countries.