Published 09:43 IST, September 22nd 2020
UNSC's immediate intervention into 'heinous crimes' in Pakistan requested by IWF
Indian World Forum is seeking immediate intervention of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on the “heinous crimes” inflicted on minorities in Pakistan.
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Indian World Forum is seeking immediate intervention of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on “heius crimes” inflicted on mirities in Pakistan citing that atrocities endanger international peace. Delhi-based organisation that works to promote art, culture and commerce among diaspora of nation, IWF, has asserted that Pakistan with contribution of its several ncies at multiple instances has t only supported terrorism but has also funded such activities that wreck India’s peace and stability, including so-called Khalistan movement.
IWF's Secretary-General Puneet Singh Chandhok on Monday wrote a letter dressing Abdou Abarry, and President of Security Council, and ted case of Sikh girl who is alleged to be kidnapped around her residence more than two weeks ago. According to reports, she was n forced to convert to Islam and married off to local youth. Chandhok highlighted atrocities that range from abduction to forceful conversion of religion that according to him showcase lack of compliance of Pakistan to UN Charter.
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" mirities living in Pakistan are victims of heius crimes which are threatening international peace. Atrocities ranging from abduction to forceful conversion into Islam of young girls is a matter of great concern and decrease in demographics of mirities portray lack of compliance of Pakistan to UN Charter," he wrote.
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Chandok talked about ‘missing girls’
In same letter cited by ANI, IWF Secretary-General also talked about several ‘missing girls’ from Pakistani provinces who have allegedly kidnapped or were subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation. Chandok also said that such extremists are being sheltered by Pakistan government and are thus, free to commit such acts of crimes ding that international community is ‘deeply concerned’ about mirities living in country. refore, he requested UNSC to urgently look into ongoing atrocities in Pakistan.
"Many young girls residing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh provinces have been missing or abducted and are subjected to sexual exploitation and abuse," he said.
"I request your presidency to immediately investigate ongoing atrocities on mirities living in Pakistan and also to direct government to ensure safety and well being of Hindus and Sikhs and or faiths living re, and ensure foolproof sanctity of historical shrines and estates located re. You may take any appropriate action as deemed fit including enforcing an international ban on Khalistan terrorists and ir nts," he furr said.
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(Inputs: ANI/Im: AP)
09:43 IST, September 22nd 2020