UN Security Council 'strongly condemns' Pahalgam terror attack
China, Pakistan joined rest of the Security Council members in condemning the terror strike in ‘strongest terms'
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Saturday (26 April) condemned in the "strongest terms" the 22 April terror strike at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
The remarks from the top grouping of the UN came even as various heads of governments and states continued conveying condolences on the attack that killed 26, reports The Hindu.
"The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of India and Government of Nepal, and wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured," reads a statement from the 15-member council.
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It also underlined the need to bring the perpetrators and sponsors of the attack to justice.
China and Pakistan also joined the rest of the UNSC in condemning the attack. China is a permanent member of the UNSC, while Pakistan is a non-permanent member.
India has alleged that the terror suspects had "cross-border support". Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had briefed G-20 envoys about "cross-border linkages", hinting at the involvement of Pakistan-based elements.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his government is willing to participate in a neutral investigation into the deadly attack.
The Security Council "underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice."
"The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security," said the UNSC calling upon "all states" to "cooperate actively" with the Indian authorities to bring the perpetrators of the crime to justice.
