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India’s UN envoy slams Pakistan over Kargil burials

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

India’s First Secretary Bhavika Mangalanandan condemned Pakistan at the UN on Oct 22, 2026.
She called it ironic that Pakistan denied burial of its 1999 Kargil war soldiers.
She noted the Indian Army buried several Pakistani soldiers with military honours and Islamic rites.
She said Pakistan’s minorities, 4 percent of the population, are shrinking and face rights abuses.
She criticized the rapporteur’s report for alleging denial of funeral rights in Jammu & Kashmir, affecting Muslims.

History

Historical Context

The 1971 Indo-Pakistani war, culminating in the Simla Agreement of 1972, ended hostilities and mandated mutual respect for war dead. India’s Army repatriated 3,000 Pakistani soldiers’ remains in 1974, a gesture recorded by the United Nations and praised by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Today's UN condemnation by Indian Secretary Bhavika Mangalanandan echoes that precedent, highlighting Pakistan’s refusal to honor Kargil-1999 casualties and shrinking 4 percent minority population. The 1970s diplomatic framework suggests that renewed bilateral dialogue could restore burial rights, reducing sectarian tension and reinforcing international humanitarian norms.

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Story summary

India’s First Secretary Bhavika Mangalanandan condemned Pakistan at the UN on Oct 22, 2026.
She called it ironic that Pakistan denied burial of its 1999 Kargil war soldiers.
She noted the Indian Army buried several Pakistani soldiers with military honours and Islamic rites.
She said Pakistan’s minorities, 4 percent of the population, are shrinking and face rights abuses.
She criticized the rapporteur’s report for alleging denial of funeral rights in Jammu & Kashmir, affecting Muslims.

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