Pakistan refused to accept bodies of its own soldiers killed in Kargil war: India at UN

India's representative at the UN accused Pakistan of refusing to accept the bodies of its soldiers killed during the Kargil War. The statement was made during a session on enforced disappearances, where India also criticized the UN for ignoring human rights issues in the developed world.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing diplomatic friction between India and Pakistan and India's assertive stance on international human rights reporting.
Pakistan refused to accept bodies of its own soldiers killed in Kargil war: India at UN left **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this screengrab from a video posted on Oct. 21, 2026, MEA Deputy Secretary Barkha Tamrakar delivers India's statement at the UN General Assembly Third Committee on the agenda item concerning the Working Group on Enforced Disappearances, in New York, US. (@IndiaUNNewYork/X via PTI Photo)(PTI10_21_2026_000015B) - @IndiaUNNewYork https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/mhkibj/article71615613.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_21_2026_000015B.jpg - **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this screengrab from a video posted on Oct.
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