Ukraine Civilian Killings Disturbing, Need Independent Probe: India At UN

Images of mass graves and bodies of civilians who were apparently executed in public places, emerging from Ukraine’s Bucha has evoked outrage across the world

India today expressed concern at the reports of civilian killings in Ukraine’s Bucha and supported the call for an independent investigation. In the strongest statement in the UN Security Council so far, India’s ambassador TS Tirumurti said, “The recent reports of civilian killings in Bucha deeply disturbing. We unequivocally condemn these killings and support call for an independent investigation”. India also reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities.

Images of mass graves and bodies of civilians who were apparently executed in public places, emerging from the Russia-occupied town has evoked outrage across the world, triggering calls for more sanctions against Russia and vows of action at the International Criminal Court.

Asserting that India continues to remain “deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation”, Mr Tirumurti said, “The impact of the crisis is being felt beyond the region with increasing food and energy costs, especially for many developing countries”.

“When innocent human lives are at stake, diplomacy must prevail as the only viable option,” he added.

The images from Bucha are among the most shocking to emerge from Ukraine since the Russian invasion started in February, leading western nations to accuse the Russian troops of war crimes.

Britain, France, Germany, the United States and NATO have voiced horror at the images, where bodies of civilians – apparently bound and shot — were found on roads.

Calling Russian President Vladimir Putin “a war criminal” and dubbing the killings “war crime,” US President Joe Biden has told reporters there should be “a war crimes trial”.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/reports-of-civilian-killings-in-ukraines-bucha-disturbing-we-call-for-independent-investigation-india-at-un-2864932