India condemns civilian killings in Ukraine’s Bucha, calls for independent probe
India Today
At the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, India condemned the recent reports of civilian killings in Bucha.
India condemned the civilian killings in Ukraine’s Bucha city and supported calls for an independent investigation into the matter.
Images and videos of people lying dead on the streets of Bucha, some with their hands tied behind them, have emerged after the Russian pullout from the outskirts of Kyiv. The grisly images of battered bodies left out in the open or hastily buried drew global condemnation and calls for investigation and tougher actions against Russia.
Speaking at the UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, TS Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, said, “The security situation has only deteriorated, as well as its humanitarian consequences. Recent reports of civilian killings in Bucha are deeply disturbing. We unequivocally condemn these killings and support the call for an independent investigation."
India laid emphasis on humanitarian needs of the Ukrainians. TS Tirumurti said, “We hope the international community will continue to respond positively to the humanitarian needs. We support calls urging for guarantees of safe passage to deliver essential humanitarian and medical supplies.”
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