'Bombing own people': India mocks Pakistan at UNGA
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India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for its recent airstrike in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi accused Islamabad of "bombing their own people" while making baseless accusations against New Delhi in the forum. He made these remarks during Agenda Item 4 of the UNHRC session, where he dismissed Pakistan's "baseless and provocative statements against India."
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Instead of coveting our territory....
"A delegation that epitomizes the antithesis of this approach continues to abuse this forum with baseless and provocative statements against India," Tyagi said. "Instead of coveting our territory, they would do well to vacate the Indian territory under their illegal occupation and focus on rescuing an economy on life support, a polity muzzled by military dominance, and a human rights record stained by persecution—perhaps once they find time away from exporting terrorism, harboring UN-proscribed terrorists, and bombing their own people."
Airstrike aftermath
Pakistani airstrike killed at least 30 civilians
Tyagi's comments came after a Pakistani Air Force strike in Matre Dara village, Tirah Valley, killed at least 30 civilians. The attack reportedly involved JF-17 fighter jets dropping LS-6 bombs on the village. Local media said that the air force was targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts in the area. International human rights organizations have asked for a probe into the attack, demanding civilians be protected and any violators held accountable.
Diplomatic criticism
Pakistan should focus on its own economy, polity: Tyagi
Tyagi also slammed Pakistan for occupying Indian territory and its poor human rights record. He said instead of coveting Indian territory, Pakistan should focus on its own economy and polity, which he said is "muzzled by military dominance." He said this might happen "perhaps once they find time away from exporting terrorism, harbouring UN-proscribed terrorists, and bombing their own people."
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Video of Indian diplomat speaking at UNHRC
#BREAKING: Indian Diplomat Kshitij Tyagi at UN Human Rights Council exposes Pakistan for bombing their own people in KPK yesterday apart from persecution, human rights violations and illegally occupying Indian territory.
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) September 23, 2025
“A delegation that epitomises the antithesis of this… pic.twitter.com/E1CgY1PBsV
Mandate warning
India cautions UNHRC against country-specific mandates
India also cautioned the UNHRC against country-specific mandates, saying they reinforce "perceptions of bias and selectivity." The Council's mandate should remain "universal, objective, and non-selective," India said. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) had earlier expressed "shock" at the civilian casualties from the airstrike. Meanwhile, thousands came together for a protest in Mingora, a city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Swat Valley, to demand that the government and its security apparatus restore peace swiftly to the region.