India Exposes Pakistan of 'Doublespeak' on Terrorism at UN, Questions Action Against Masood Azhar

India has launched a strong attack on Pakistan's position on terrorism at the United Nations, exposing Islamabad of maintaining a contradictory stance by portraying itself as a victim and a defender against terrorism while, according to India, allowing militant networks to operate from its territory. Speaking during the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee, India's First Secretary to the UN, Raghoo Puri, said Pakistan's statements on combating terrorism failed to address what India described as the country's role in financing, facilitating, training and sheltering terrorist organisations.

Puri also challenged Pakistan's recent announcement of a reward for information leading to the capture of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar. India questioned Islamabad's credibility in pursuing Azhar and described the reward as a publicity exercise rather than meaningful action against a UN-designated terrorist. Pakistan has claimed that Azhar is hiding in Afghanistan, a claim that India noted has been rejected by the Taliban authorities.

India further argued that the consequences of supporting militant networks have increasingly affected Pakistan itself. Puri pointed to statements by Pakistani political leaders acknowledging the country's growing internal terrorism problem, saying groups that were once used to target neighbouring countries have now become a threat within Pakistan. The Indian representative also recalled major terrorist attacks, including the September 11 attacks in the United States, the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. India said these incidents demonstrate the international consequences of allowing terrorist organisations and their supporters to operate with impunity.

India also rejected Pakistan's narrative surrounding Operation Sindoor, its military response following the Pahalgam attack. Puri argued that Pakistan's attempts to portray the outcome of the confrontation as a victory did not change the broader issue of terrorism or the need to hold those responsible accountable.

New Delhi urged the international community to move beyond statements and take concrete action against terrorist organisations, their financiers and states accused of providing them with support or safe havens.

India maintained that counterterrorism efforts cannot succeed if countries simultaneously condemn terrorism in international forums while allowing suspected perpetrators and organisations to operate from their territory. The remarks further highlighted the continuing diplomatic confrontation between India and Pakistan at the United Nations, with terrorism remaining one of the most contentious issues in their bilateral relationship. 

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