United Nations, Jan 21 (NationPress) India has highlighted the irony of Pakistan, a "geographical space historically known for severe crimes against humanity", casting baseless allegations against others.

"Pakistan should prioritize addressing the systematic persecution faced by minorities such as Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, and Ahmadiyya within its borders," stated Luther M Rangerji, an Additional Secretary in the External Affairs Ministry, on Tuesday, in response to claims from Islamabad.

“In reality, this Pakistani delegation embodies a region that has long been associated with severe crimes against humanity, endangering the lives of innocent individuals within their own territory,” he emphasized.

“The irony cannot be overlooked: the very individuals committing these acts continue to find refuge and support in Pakistan,” he added.

Rangerji also pointed out the ongoing forced abductions, conversions, and marriages involving women and girls from minority communities in Pakistan, where the offenders enjoy almost complete immunity.

During the preparatory committee meeting for the UN Conference on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity, Pakistan raised the Kashmir issue and made accusations against India.

Following Rangerji’s remarks, a First Secretary from Pakistan’s UN mission, Zulifqar Ali, launched another attack on India, prompting Rangerji to take the stage again to further criticize Pakistan, exposing its ties to terrorism and its treatment of minorities.

Pakistan’s unfounded and politically charged allegations showcase its continued exploitation of multilateral platforms to divert attention from its own severe human rights violations and to distract member states from its long-standing history of sponsoring cross-border terrorism.

At nearly every UN meeting, regardless of the topic, Pakistan raises the Kashmir issue.

The committee meeting was convened to prepare for the Conference on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity scheduled for 2028, aiming to establish an international convention to address such crimes.

“Let me make this crystal clear — the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inseparable part of India. The rules and regulations instituted in Jammu and Kashmir are strictly internal matters of India,” Rangerji asserted.

“Pakistan would be better served by focusing on rectifying its internal human rights violations, dismantling terrorist networks operating from its territory, and fulfilling its commitments under international law instead of spreading misinformation,” Rangerji concluded.