United Nations, Sep 27 (NationPress) - India's stance on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's assertions of victory amidst devastated air force bases is clear: if he finds joy in destruction, he is welcome to it. India ridiculed Sharif's claims of triumph in the ongoing tensions with Bharat, asserting that it will not succumb to Nuclear blackmail and will actively target terrorists and their backers.

Petal Gahlot, a first secretary at India’s UN Mission, expressed her skepticism during the General Assembly, stating, “If destroyed runways and burnt-out hangars signify victory, Pakistan is free to celebrate.” She responded to Sharif's “absurd theatrics” and reiterated India’s unwavering stance against terrorism.

“We will not differentiate between terrorists and their sponsors,” she declared. “Both will face consequences.”

“Furthermore, we will not permit terrorism to be conducted under the guise of Nuclear threats. India will not yield to such intimidation,” she emphasized.

Gahlot stated, “The message from India to the global community is unequivocal: there must be zero tolerance for terrorism.”

She highlighted that terrorism is integral to Pakistan’s foreign policy, pointing out that recent actions demonstrate Islamabad's ongoing support and glorification of terrorist activities.

“No amount of theatrics or fabrications can obscure the truth,” she asserted. Pakistan “continues to glorify terrorism, which is central to its foreign policy,” she noted.

She cited an incident on April 25, where Pakistan defended the “Pakistani sponsored terror outfit,” The Resistance Front (TRF), which claimed responsibility for a heinous attack on tourists in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

TRF had brazenly admitted to the attack, resulting in the deaths of 26 Hindu and Christian tourists in Pahalgam.

Reflecting on the cessation of hostilities between the two nations in May, Gahlot criticized Sharif’s “bizarre account.”

“The evidence is clear,” she stated, challenging observers to examine the visual devastation.

“Until May 9, Pakistan was threatening further assaults on India. Yet, on May 10, its military directly appealed for an end to the fighting,” she revealed.

“The catalyst was the extensive damage inflicted on several Pakistani airbases by Indian forces, with images of that destruction widely available.”

Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations, Major General Kashif Abdullah, reached out to his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, seeking a ceasefire.

In defense of Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist hideouts within Pakistan, Gahlot affirmed, “Pakistan remains accountable for terrorist attacks against innocent Indian civilians. We have exercised our right to defend our populace and hold the perpetrators accountable.”

Addressing Pakistan's attempts to shift blame from Operation Sindoor's terrorist connections, Gahlot remarked, “A nation entrenched in the exportation of terrorism lacks the integrity to propose credible narratives.”

“Visual evidence abounds, showcasing the terrorists eliminated in Bahawalpur and Muridke during Operation Sindoor,” she stated.

She posed a critical question: “When high-ranking Pakistani officials publicly venerate notorious terrorists, can there be any doubt about the inclinations of this regime?”

“Their officials have recently admitted to operating terrorist camps for decades,” Gahlot added. “This duplicity is unsurprising, especially coming from their Prime Minister.”

Furthermore, Gahlot contested Sharif’s claims of American intervention in facilitating the ceasefire, asserting, “India and Pakistan have mutually agreed that any existing issues will be resolved bilaterally, leaving no space for third-party involvement. This has been our established national position.”