India raises China's annexation of Hong Kong's autonomy at UN; amps pressure as Xi attacks

As China has imposed draconian national security law in Hong Kong, Rajiv Kumar Chander, India's ambassador and permanent representative to United Nations in Geneva, on Wednesday appealed to world body to address concerns 'seriously and objectively'. He also stated that India has been keeping a close watch on recent developments in Hong Kong.

"Given large Indian community that makes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China its home, India has been keeping a close watch on recent developments. We have heard several statements expressing concerns on se developments. We hope relevant parties will take into account se views and address m properly, seriously and objectively," Chander said at a press briefing at UN body in Geneva.

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China imposes national security law on June 30

 new national security law in Hong Kong criminalises 'secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign powers' and people convicted under law could face life sentences. Hong Kong police made ir first arrests just a day after implementation of new security law on June 30 by China. According to media reports, Hong Kong police arrested over 180 people as protesters had gared to mark 23rd anniversary of handover and end of British rule in city. One of demonstrators was holding a pro-independence flag following which he was arrested. Police used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse crowd as a garing of more than 50 people is currently banned as a precautionary measure to prevent spread of coronavirus.

Three women were also arrested under new security law for allegedly displaying materials with pro-independence slogans. Hong Kong police furr warned 'anyone who organises, plans, commits or participates in committing secession or undermining national unification shall be guilty of an offence'.

(With ANI inputs)

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