New Delhi: United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday expressed concerns over the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. He called for maximum restraint and asked both countries to step back from the brink.
Although Guterres condemned the deadly Pahalgam terror attack which claimed the lives of 26 people, he opposed the move of military attack.
“Make no mistake: A military solution is no solution,” Guterres said in a brief statement.
“Targeting civilians is unacceptable – and those responsible must be brought to justice through credible and lawful means,” he said.
.@antonioguterres offers his good offices to both India and Pakistan in the service of peace.
“The United Nations stands ready to support any initiative that promotes de-escalation, diplomacy, and a renewed commitment to peace.” pic.twitter.com/N0ypD680Kv
— UN Spokesperson (@UN_Spokesperson) May 5, 2025
Guterres reiterated that the UN is available for both India and Pakistan to find diplomatic solutions which will ensure peace from both sides. .
“The United Nations stands ready to support any initiative that promotes de-escalation, diplomacy, and a renewed commitment to peace,” the UN chief said.
MHA asks states to conduct mock drills
The Union Home Ministry on Monday asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7, according to government sources, as mentioned in the report by news agency PTI.
Operationalisation of air raid warning sirens and training of civilians on civil defence aspects in order to protect themselves in situation of hostile attacks are some of the key measures to be taken in the drill. Provisions of crash blackout measures, early camouflaging of vital plants and installations and updation of evacuation plans and their rehearsal are also on the list. Reports have suggested that Delhi Police is gearing up for the mock drills.
PM Modi has pledged to hunt down the ones behind the terrorism to the end of the earth and give them harsh punishment for their fatal act.
