Cross-Border Terrorism
India's Diplomatic Position
India's longstanding position at multilateral forums is that terrorism must be condemned "in all its forms and manifestations" — a phrase that appears in most joint statements India negotiates. This formulation deliberately avoids distinguishing between "freedom struggles" and terrorism, a distinction some states use to justify support for militant groups. India advocates for the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT), a draft treaty that India first proposed at the UN General Assembly in 1996 that would provide a universal legal framework to combat terrorism — it remains unadopted due to definitional disagreements.
- CCIT: India proposed it in 1996; pending adoption at UNGA due to disagreements on scope (state terrorism, armed struggle).
- Financial Action Task Force (FATF): The Paris-based inter-governmental body that monitors terror financing; grey/black lists are the key enforcement tool.
- UN Security Council 1267 Committee: Sanctions committee that designates terrorist individuals/entities; listing requires UNSC consensus.
- Pahalgam attack (April 22, 2025): 26 civilians killed in Baisaran Valley, Anantnag district, J&K; deadliest civilian attack since 2008 Mumbai attacks. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), initially claimed responsibility.
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