Lodhi accused India of creating "conditions that pose a threat to regional and international peace and security." The United Nations has urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint after New Delhi carried out a series of strikes inside Pakistani-controlled Kashmir.
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric declined to specify what action Ban might take, but he said that the UN chief "would welcome all proposals" or initiatives aimed at de-escalation. Ban is following the situation "with great concern," said Dujarric, citing the escalating rhetoric between the two countries and the increased tensions along the line of control separating Kashmir between Pakistani- and Indian-controlled areas.
A UN military observer mission (UNMOGIP) is looking into reports of cease-fire violations along the line of control and will report to Ban, he added. "UNMOGIP has not directly observed any firing across the line of control related to the latest incident," he added. As dangerous as it gets The Pakistani ambassador said she had suggested to Ban that plans for a visit to India and Pakistan expected in November could be brought forward to avert a crisis.