The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed concern over the recent verdict of the Indian Supreme Court that upheld the government’s decision to revoke Article 370 of the Indian constitution related to Jammu and Kashmir.
In a statement from Jeddah, the OIC reiterated its call for the international community to intensify efforts to resolve the Kashmir dispute in line with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. The OIC also reaffirmed its solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their pursuit of the right to self-determination, as reported by Radio Pakistan on Wednesday.
However, India has rejected the statement issued by the OIC, describing it as “both ill-informed and ill-intended.” The longstanding Kashmir dispute has been a source of tension between India and Pakistan, and international organizations, including the OIC, have often voiced concerns and called for a peaceful resolution to the issue.
Security Breach in Indian Parliament as Intruder Jumps into Lawmakers’ Area, Sets off Smoke Can
Meanwhile, on the 22nd anniversary of a deadly attack on India’s parliament, a major security breach occurred when a man jumped into the lawmakers’ area, shouted slogans, and set off a smoke can. The incident took place in the new, high-security parliament building inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May.
Parliament TV showed a young man jumping from the visitors’ gallery into the lower house lawmakers’ seating area, causing chaos as he climbed over tables and released dense white and yellow smoke from a can in his shoes. He was quickly surrounded by security staff and lawmakers. Four people, including the intruder, were arrested.
Lawmakers described the incident as a major security lapse, with some expressing concerns about potential violence. The intruder reportedly shouted slogans that could not be understood, and there was a sound and smoke during the incident. Prime Minister Modi was not in parliament at the time.
