At UN, India Reminds World of 1971 Crimes Committed by Pakistani Army

International News: India has once again taken Pakistan head-on at the United Nations. During an open debate of the UN Security Council on conflict-related sexual violence, India’s representative Aldos Mathew Punnose delivered a sharp statement highlighting Pakistan’s past and present crimes.

Reminder of 1971 Atrocities

He recalled that in 1971, during the conflict in former East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), the Pakistani army committed mass sexual violence against thousands of women. According to him, those brutal acts remain one of the darkest chapters in modern history and continue to shame Pakistan even today.

Present-Day Reality in Pakistan

Punnose pointed out that such violations have not stopped. In provinces like Sindh and Punjab, incidents of young girls being kidnapped in broad daylight are still reported. He underlined that women, especially from minority communities, often face abduction, trafficking, child marriage, forced conversions, and domestic slavery.

India’s Demand for Accountability

India clearly stated that those responsible for crimes of sexual violence in conflict must not go unpunished. Punnose told the UNSC that such offenders should be condemned strongly and brought before the law so that victims can receive justice and dignity.

Targeting Minorities

The Indian representative also spoke about the systematic persecution of minorities in Pakistan. He said that Hindu, Sikh, and Christian women and girls are frequently targeted, forced into marriages, and compelled to abandon their faith. These acts, he added, are not hidden—they are documented in international reports, including those of the UN Human Rights Office.

Criticism of Pakistan’s Judiciary

Punnose further criticized Pakistan’s judicial system, calling it hypocritical. He mentioned that many times Pakistan’s courts have indirectly recognized these crimes instead of punishing them. He said it is ironic that those who allow such abuses now try to present themselves as defenders of human rights on global platforms.

India’s statement made it clear that Pakistan cannot escape its record of violence and abuse. By bringing these issues before the UN Security Council, India reminded the world that crimes against women and minorities demand justice, and the global community must hold Pakistan accountable.