After China blocked a move at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to designate Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) deputy chief Abdul Rauf Azhar as a “global terrorist,” India on Thursday hit back saying it exposed Beijing’s “double speak” and “double standards” in the fight against terrorism. It was the second time in the last few weeks, that China blocked such a move.
The Indian condemnation came a day after a joint bid by India and the US to blacklist Abdul Rauf, the younger brother of JeM founder Masood Azhar, was blocked by China by placing a “technical hold” on the proposal. Beijing said more time was needed to study the issue. All other 14 members of the UNSC supported the Indian move. “It is unfortunate that the sanctions committee has been prevented from playing its role due to political considerations. China’s action exposes its double standards when it comes to the international community’s shared battle against terrorism,” said Government sources.