NEW YORK: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Group has voiced its deep concern over the deteriorating security environment in South Asia following an attack on tourists in the Pahalgam area of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
In a joint press statement, the OIC Group noted that India’s baseless allegations are inflaming tensions in the already volatile region. On 22 April, gunmen attacked tourists in the occupied Kashmir and killed 26 people. India swiftly blamed Pakistan for the attack without presenting any credible evidence. Pakistan condemned the attack and strongly rejected the Indian government’s baseless accusations.
A day after the Pahalgam incident on 23 April, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security approved measures including the closure of the Wagah-Attari border crossing and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an independent investigation into the incident. Islamabad also warned that any attempt by India to stop or divert the Indus River waters would be considered an “act of war”. The OIC Group commended Pakistan’s consistent demonstration of restraint and its commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes.
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