Published 13:18 IST, October 3rd 2019

India blocks Masood Khan's address on matters of J&K in France

The President of PoK, Masood Khan has been barred from attending an event in the Lower House of the French Parliament after India announced its objection to it

Reported by: Ankita Chakraborty
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President of Pakistan occupied Kashmir, Masood Khan has been barred from attending an event in Lower House of French Parliament. According to reports, India has blocked PoK President’s dress as issue of Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter. Furrmore, dress would have caused an infringement to India’s sovereignty as Kashmir is an integral part of India. European country took te of this and decided to pause dress of Masood Khan.

France h earlier this year designated Jaish-e-Mohamm (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a 'global terrorist' by  UNSC 1267 sanctions committee. This came after Pulwama terror attack which was claimed by JeM.

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India blocks Pakistan's dress 

Masood Khan was supposed to dress French parliamentarians at event organised by Embassy of Pakistan in France. India, however, has urged French Foreign Ministry to put an end to upcoming dress of PoK President as Kashmir is a crucial element of country and an internal matter. Prominent members of Indian diaspora in France also gave a signed petition to stop event, according to sources. As a result, France decided to stop Masood Khan from giving out his dress on matters of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Tensions between India-Pakistan 

After abrogation of Article 370, tensions between India and Pakistan have soared. Since n, Pakistan has sought to internationalise  issue of Jammu and Kashmir. However, it has been snubbed by international community time and again. India continues to maintain that issue of Kashmir is an internal matter and its constitutional chargers are to be discussed and decided within country. international community has agreed with India's stance on matter furr refusing to put forward any actions or comments on issue.

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(With ANI inputs)

10:09 IST, October 3rd 2019