India strongly condemned Pakistan’s air strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the United Nations Human Rights Council. At least 30 people, mostly civilians, were reportedly killed in the attacks on Monday. India accused Pakistan of making provocative statements against it in the forum.
Speaking at the 60th UNHRC session, India’s Counsellor Kshitij Tyagi criticized Pakistan’s human rights record and political situation. He urged Pakistan to focus on rescuing its economy and polity instead of coveting Indian territory or exporting terrorism. Tyagi called for the Council to remain objective and non-selective.
Reports indicate that Pakistan Air Force fighter jets dropped eight LS-6 bombs on Matre Dara village in the Tirah Valley. The strikes targeted Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan militants, who allegedly used civilians as human shields. Two Taliban commanders, Aman Gul and Masood Khan, were reportedly hiding explosives at the site, which detonated during the attack.
Locals shared videos showing injured children and destruction in the village. Around 2,000 people demonstrated in a nearby town against the deadly strikes. The Pakistani government has not released an official statement yet, and four houses were confirmed damaged.
