India on Wednesday accused Pakistan of double standards on terrorism at the United Nations, saying the country had lost control of the “Frankenstein” monster created by its own state. India made the remarks while exercising its right of reply to Pakistan’s statement during the UN General Assembly’s Sixth Committee discussion on measures to eliminate international terrorism.

Raghoo Puri, First Secretary at India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, said Pakistan had tried to project itself as both a frontline state against terrorism and a victim of it while continuing to support and facilitate terror activities.

"Pakistan has presented itself as a frontline state in combating terrorism and as a victim, while masking the fact that the Frankenstein (monster) the Pakistani state has created and lost control over has moved from wreaking havoc in neighbouring countries to doing the same in Pakistan," said Puri.

Puri recalled the September 11 terror attacks in the United States, noting that their main perpetrator, Osama Bin Laden, was later found in Abbottabad, Pakistan. He also referred to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which led to a five-day military standoff between India and Pakistan.

"The victims in Pahalgam were not asked about their political orientation; they were asked about their religion. It is therefore deeply ironic that Pakistan speaks of combating religious hatred while allowing the conditions that enable it to persist and thrive, especially by fomenting cross-border terrorism," he said.

Puri also accused Islamabad of continuing its misinformation campaign and narrative building. "Pakistan continues with its narrative building, misinformation, and disinformation. If bombed-out airfields and cratered runways look like victory to Pakistan, they are of course welcome to enjoy it," Puri said.

He further criticised Pakistan for announcing higher rewards for information leading to the arrest of UN-listed Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar. Puri said the move attempted to hide Islamabad’s alleged state support for terrorism. He also pointed to Pakistani media interviews with Azhar about the “success of Operation Sindoor”.

“If the media can reach Azhar and get his confirmation on Operation Sindoor, the Pakistani State surely knows his whereabouts,” Puri added.

India also highlighted contradictions within Pakistan. Puri referred to remarks by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and her father, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Sharif had recently said Punjab faced greater threats from neighbouring provinces than neighbouring countries.

Puri also cited a 2018 interview given by Nawaz Sharif to Dawn, in which he questioned the presence of militant organisations and their ability to cross into India. "Militant organisations are active. Call them non-state actors; should we allow them to cross the border and kill 150 people in Mumbai?" he had stated.

Puri did not name Maryam Nawaz or Nawaz Sharif while making the remarks. He also attacked Pakistan’s “circular economy” of narratives, saying efforts to fight terrorism instead of building narratives would have benefited the world.

"But nothing more can be expected from a Form 47 government," he added, referring to allegations of rigging and manipulation surrounding Pakistan’s 2024 general elections.