India must share Pahalgam evidence with UN Counter Terrorism Office: K P Fabian

Daniel George

Bengaluru

Foreign affairs expert KP Fabian stressed the importance of India sharing evidence about the Pahalgam terrorist attack with UN Counter Terrorism Office. He said India must push to have The Resistance Front (TRF) officially declared a terrorist organisation. Fabian noted that China could block this move, as it holds veto power as a permanent UNSC member. Even if only China objects, the Security Council can’t declare TRF a terrorist group, he explained, adding that China’s stance is a choice despite terrorism not being in its interest.

Speaking to CH from New Delhi, the former diplomat clarified that the US did not facilitate direct mediation between India and Pakistan. Instead, the Americans shoved Pakistan in the right direction, reassuring them to talk with India directly.

Emphasising on the importance of sharing evidence about TRF's role in Pahalgam attack, Fabian said it is very important that we provide strong evidence to the UN Security Council. "We can’t always share the evidence with the public unless at a later time, when maybe we can come out with a white paper, but not immediately," remarked the security expert.

The seasoned envoy squarely blamed Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for orchestrating the Pahalgam attack and said that his statement on India being behind the Jaffar Express hijacking and that Pakistan needed to respond, and cannot abandon Kashmir brothers fighting for their freedom clearly indicates his role behind the attack.

Fabian also commented on the Indian technical team’s visit to New York to meet the UNSC. He emphasised the need to present strong evidence linking Pakistan to the attack while keeping details confidential for now, possibly releasing them later in a white paper. He welcomed the US State Department’s statement that America is not mediating between India and Pakistan but encourages direct communication.

Regarding Operation Sindoor, Fabian said India targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians. Pakistan could have chosen not to retaliate since only terrorist sites were hit, but after Pakistan’s response, India launched further counterstrikes. The operation ended with a ceasefire agreement on May 10, following intense cross-border exchanges.