‘Innocents are being killed’: India criticizes Pakistan at the UN over strikes in Afghanistan.
India criticizes Pakistan at the UN, raising concern over civilian deaths and airstrikes in Afghanistan.
By : Kajal Luthra
Published On 2026-03-10 04:16 GMT | Update On 2026-03-10 04:16 GMT
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): India has raised serious concerns at the United Nations over the situation in Afghanistan and strongly criticized Pakistan for carrying out airstrikes on Afghan territory. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, stated that such attacks violate international law, the UN Charter and the principle of national sovereignty. He also referred to the UN Secretary-General’s report expressing concern over civilian casualties caused by cross-border violence and stressed that all parties must follow international humanitarian law to protect civilians.
India noted that the strikes took place during the holy month of Ramadan and resulted in the deaths of many innocent civilians. According to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, around 185 civilians had been killed as of March 6, 2026, with women and children accounting for nearly 55 percent of the victims. The violence has also displaced more than 100,000 people. India described the situation as deeply worrying and said that speaking about international law and religious solidarity while attacking civilians during Ramadan reflects clear hypocrisy.
During his address, Harish also highlighted the resilience of the Afghan people and the growing popularity of cricket among the country’s youth. He praised the Afghanistan national cricket team for its recent performances and said the team continues to inspire people despite difficult circumstances. India reaffirmed its support for Afghanistan’s progress and called for united global action against terrorism, naming groups such as Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and The Resistance Front. India stressed that protecting civilians and restoring peace in Afghanistan is essential for regional and global stability.