India condemns attack on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon, demands probe

In its statement, UNIFIL said on its telegram channel, a UNIFIL patrol, which was clearing explosive ordnance along a road in Ghanduriyah village to connect links with UNIFIL positions, came under fire.

New Delhi: India on Saturday condemned the deadly attack on French UN Peacekeepers who were part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). In a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Centre pointed out on India’s long-standing role as a leading contributor to global peacekeeping.

Issuing a statement, the MEA said, “We strongly condemn the attack that took place today on French UN Peacekeepers deployed in UNIFIL. We pay our homage to the fallen Blue Helmet and wish a speedy........

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