Pakistan has levelled explosive allegations against India at a United Nations Security Council meeting, accusing its regional rival of orchestrating "targeted extrajudicial killings" on foreign soil. The dramatic accusation came during a high-profile debate on "Threats to International Peace and Security" in New York.
Diplomatic Showdown at the UN
Pakistan's UN representative, Ambassador Munir Akram, delivered a scathing indictment of India's alleged activities. "Indian agents have engaged in extraterritorial and extrajudicial killings of Pakistani citizens," Akram claimed before the 15-member council. The ambassador presented what he described as "credible evidence" of these operations.
India's Forceful Rejection
The Indian delegation immediately dismissed the allegations as "baseless propaganda". India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN countered that Pakistan was attempting to "divert attention from its own state-sponsored terrorism". The exchange marked another low point in relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Broader Implications for International Law
The confrontation raises significant questions about the violation of state sovereignty and the erosion of international legal norms. Legal experts warn that if proven true, such operations could set dangerous precedents for cross-border covert actions between states.
The UN meeting concluded without resolution, but observers note the allegations are likely to further strain relations between South Asia's two largest powers at a time of heightened regional tensions.
