NEW DELHI: India has issued a strong rebuke against Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing its neighbor of decades-long support for terrorism that has resulted in the deaths of over 20,000 Indian civilians. The condemnation follows a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, and has intensified diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

UN Address Highlights Pakistan's Alleged Support for Terrorism

At a UN Security Council debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, criticized Pakistan's participation as "grossly hypocritical." He stated, "A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians." 

Ambassador Harish emphasized that Pakistan has been a "global epicenter of terror," responsible for three wars and numerous terrorist attacks against India. He cited the recent Pahalgam attack as evidence of Pakistan's ongoing support for cross-border terrorism.

Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty

In response to the Pahalgam attack, India announced the suspension of the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty, citing Pakistan's violation of the treaty's spirit through its support for terrorism. Ambassador Harish stated that the treaty would remain in abeyance until Pakistan credibly ends its support for cross-border terrorism. 

Operation Sindoor: India's Retaliatory Strikes

Following the Pahalgam attack, India launched "Operation Sindoor," targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The operation involved missile and air strikes on nine locations, marking India's deepest strikes into Pakistani territory since the 1971 war.

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah defended the operation, stating that it was a precise response aimed at dismantling terrorist bases without harming civilian regions. He emphasized that Pakistan's retaliatory actions have exposed its support for terrorism to the international community.

Pakistan's Counter-Accusations

In the wake of these developments, Pakistan has accused India of orchestrating a suicide attack on a school bus in Khuzdar, Balochistan, which resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, including children. The Pakistani military alleges that the banned Baloch Liberation Army, with support from India, conducted the attack. India has dismissed these allegations as baseless