India issued a strong statement against Pakistan during a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. Diplomat Kshitij Tyagi, representing New Delhi, accused Islamabad of conducting airstrikes against its own citizens while misusing the UN platform to make unfounded accusations against India. Tyagi dismissed Pakistan’s comments as “provocative and baseless,” and urged the country to relinquish illegally occupied Indian territory instead of seeking additional land. He also condemned Pakistan’s deteriorating economy, military-led governance, poor human rights situation, and its ongoing support for terrorism and banned militant groups.
This statement was made shortly after reports emerged from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tirah Valley, where a Pakistani Air Force airstrike reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 30 civilians, including women and children. Eyewitnesses spoke of charred vehicles, destroyed homes, and bodies being recovered from the rubble. India reminded the UNHRC of the need for an objective and non-selective approach, cautioning against country-specific mandates that could suggest bias. In parallel, Pakistan’s Human Rights Commission expressed concern over the civilian deaths, urging for accountability.