Pakistan refused to accept bodies of its own soldiers killed in Kargil war: India at UN
During the 79th UN General Assembly, Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan criticized Pakistan for its hypocrisy regarding religious freedom and burial rights. India highlighted that Pakistan historically refused to claim the bodies of its own soldiers during the 1999 Kargil War, countering Pakistan's recent allegations against India's security operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
Why it matters
This exchange reflects the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan on the international stage, particularly regarding human rights narratives and historical conflicts.
Pakistan refused to accept bodies of its own soldiers killed in Kargil war: India at UN left Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/mydttd/article71614843.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_Indian_diplomat_Bhav_2_1_28DD2VAS.jpg ANI New York, Sept 28 (ANI): Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan speaks at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in New York on Friday. (ANI Photo) Ms. Mangalanandan added that burial rights for terrorists are being justified by indicating that States may restrict funeral rights of terrorists, but only within legal limits United Nations India slammed Pakistan at the UN, reminding the country that it did not even accept the bodies of its own soldiers killed in combat in the 1999 Kargil war but speaks about faith, religious freedom and burials.
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