During Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Friday highlighted the ongoing persecution of minorities in Pakistan, stating that India closely tracks and raises such issues at international forums.
Dr. Jaishankar revealed that in February 2025 alone, there were 10 cases of atrocities against the Hindu community, three incidents targeting the Sikh community, two cases involving the Ahmadiyya community, and one case concerning the Christian community.
"We follow very closely and track the treatment of minorities in Pakistan. In February, there were 10 cases of atrocities against the Hindu community and three incidents related to the Sikh community. There were two cases pertaining to the Ahmadiyya community and one pertaining to the Christian community," he stated.
#WATCH | During Question Hour in Lok Sabha, responding to a question on 'Crime and atrocities against minorities in Pakistan', External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar says, "We follow very closely and track the treatment of minorities in Pakistan. In February (2025), there were… pic.twitter.com/sPa1OQ1lZi
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He further emphasized that India takes up such matters at an international level, particularly at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). "Our representative at UNHRC pointed out that Pakistan is a country where 'human rights abuses, persecution of minorities, and systematic erosion of democratic values are state policies'," Jaishankar said.
