UN’s Silence Fuels Terror: On Buddha Purnima, India’s Patience Is Remembered as Crimeophobia Confronts the UN on Bloodstained Diplomacy

Bureau: As the world pauses to honour Buddha Purnima (12th May) — a day revered for the birth, enlightenment, and attainment of nirvana of Lord Buddha—we are reminded of the enduring principles that transcend religion and politics: peace, patience, and righteous action. These values have for centuries defined not only India’s spiritual soul but also its international character.

In today’s geopolitical landscape, these very values are being tested by the increasing weaponisation of religion, organised violence, and institutionalised extremism. At the heart of this delicate balance stands India—a nation that has long demonstrated extraordinary restraint in the face of persistent provocations, particularly by its neighbour, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Buddha’s Teachings in State Conduct: Peace Before Power

India’s response to decades of cross-border terrorism has not been impulsive or reactive, but deeply anchored in Buddha’s doctrine of patience and non-violence (Ahimsa). The world watched as India absorbed numerous attacks—including the 26/11 Mumbai terror siege, brutal assaults in Kashmir, and recurring threats to its civilian population—with a resolve steeped in diplomacy, legality, and multilateral engagement.

Yet, as Buddha himself taught: Patience is not submission. When life and liberty are under systemic threat, righteous action becomes not a choice, but a duty. In recent years, India has demonstrated its moral right to act in self-defense, conducting calibrated counter-terrorism operations targeting non-state actors, not nations. These actions were not acts of aggression but assertions of justice within the framework of international law, including Article 51 of the UN Charter.

This approach, balancing strategic restraint with lawful assertiveness, exemplifies criminological excellence in nation-state behavior—where the aim is not retaliation, but deterrence, protection, and the prevention of further crimes against humanity.

Formal Complaint to the United Nations: Upholding Global Justice

In alignment with these values, Criminologist Snehil Dhall, Founder of Crimeophobia and Founding Trustee of the Ministry of Happiness (a registered Indian Trust), has taken a decisive step on the global stage by filing a formal multilateral complaint addressed to the United Nations General Assembly, seven UN departments, the International Criminal Court, and the International Court of Justice. The complaint, supported by legal instruments under the UN Charter and international law, raises grave concerns regarding the systemic targeting of Hindu and non-Muslim communities, alleged institutional bias within the United Nations, and state-sponsored transnational crime linked to Pakistan.

The submission questions Pakistan’s continued seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, highlighting a disturbing pattern of violence—two major attacks on non-Muslim communities occurred during the first quarter of its tenure. Drawing historical parallels, the document references Osama Bin Laden’s sheltering in Pakistan as evidence of a longstanding relationship between the state and global terror syndicates.

The complaint also calls into question procedural conduct observed at the UNODC’s Vienna Conference on the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC). It cites apparent bias in favoring Pakistan’s leadership role despite documented support for extremist factions, in contradiction to the core objectives of the Convention.

Furthermore, Dhall’s submission details a public declaration of “Jihad” by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, branding it a direct contravention of international law, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and multiple Security Council resolutions. Equally concerning is a public statement made by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, which, the complaint alleges, condoned violence against Hindus during riots in Bangladesh—an act tantamount to complicity in genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

Adding to these grievances is the timing of a terror attack on tourists in Kashmir, which followed the extradition of a key figure involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. This, Dhall argues, may reflect a retaliatory campaign to obstruct justice and intimidate global actors working towards accountability. Whereas it could also be alleged that the Pakistani terror outfits or the government could have planned a ransom for releasing Tahawwur Hussain Rana following his successful extradition from the United States.

Most notably, the complaint references a startling admission by Pakistan’s Defence Minister, who acknowledged decades of support for terrorism under Western direction—a statement that demands independent investigation and UN-led accountability.

Crimeophobia’s Call to the Global Community

The complaint calls for:

At a time when faith in international institutions is waning, Crimeophobia asserts that silence is no longer an option. Peace must be active, not symbolic; measured, not manipulated.

A Diplomatic Reminder from Dharma

As we mark Buddha Purnima (12th May 2025) in middle of Indo-Pak War, let this not be a mere ritual, but a reaffirmation of our collective responsibility. India’s example shows us that a state can embody the spirit of Buddha while wielding the strength of Dharma—standing firm not in aggression, but in righteous protection of its people and principles.

The world must now choose: Will we allow geopolitical convenience to overshadow global conscience? Or will we, like the Buddha, walk the middle path—firm in truth, yet gentle in action, protecting peace by confronting the forces that threaten it?

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