Explorer

Deeply Saddened By Loss Of Col Waibhav Kale: Permanent Mission Of India To UN

An Indian staff member of the UN Department of Safety and Security, Col Waibhav Kale, was killed in Gaza on Monday when their vehicle was struck as they travelled to the European Hospital in Rafah. 

India lost its former Indian Army personnel who was serving as a staff member of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (DSS), Col. Waibhav Kale, on Monday.  This marks the 'first' casualty among international UN staff in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas conflict escalated following the October 7 attacks. Another DSS staffer was injured in the incident. 

Col Waibhav Cale was killed when their UN vehicle was struck as they travelled to the European Hospital in Rafah. Earlier, the identity of the deceased was not revealed. In an X post, the Permanent Mission of India to the UN confirmed the death of the former Indian Army personnel.

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Col Waibhav Kale, working for the UN Department of Safety and Security in Gaza. Our deepest condolences are with the family during this difficult time," it said in a statement. 

The identity of the UN staffer was earlier not revealed. However, a PTI report citing sources stated that he was from India and a former Indian Army personnel.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack, calling for a full investigation. "Humanitarian workers must be protected. I condemn all attacks on UN personnel and reiterate my urgent appeal for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire & the release of all hostages," Guterres said in an X post. 

In a statement issued by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General of the United Nations, stated, "The Secretary-General was deeply saddened to learn of the death of a United Nations Department of Safety and Security (DSS) staff member and injury to another DSS staffer when their UN vehicle was struck as they traveled to the European Hospital in Rafah this morning". 

"With the conflict in Gaza continuing to take a heavy toll – not only on civilians but also on humanitarian workers – the Secretary-General reiterates his urgent appeal for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the release of all hostages," the statement read further. 

READ | Indian UN Staffer 'First' International Casualty Of Israel's War In Gaza

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Israeli PM Netanyahu Admits Israel Carried Out Lebanon Pager Attacks On Hezbollah
Israeli PM Netanyahu Admits Israel Carried Out Lebanon Pager Attacks On Hezbollah
Baba Siddiqui Shooter Arrested In UP's Bahraich While Looking For Escape Route To Nepal
Baba Siddiqui Shooter Arrested In UP's Bahraich While Looking For Escape Route To Nepal
Army Jawan Killed, Three Others Injured In Encounter In J&K's Kishtwar
Army Jawan Killed, Three Others Injured In Encounter In J&K's Kishtwar
'If You Are Sanyasi Or Wear 'Gerua' Clothes, Then...': Kharge's Veiled Jibe At Yogi Over 'Batoge Toh Katogey' Remark
'If You Are Sanyasi Or Wear 'Gerua' Clothes, Then...': Kharge's Veiled Jibe At Yogi Over 'Batoge Toh Katogey' Remark
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Breaking News: Qatar's Bold Statement on Israel-Hamas Conflict | NetanyahuUP By-Polls 2024: Poster War Intensifies Ahead Of Elections, Congress Hangs Poster In GorakhpurChaos in Delhi: Armed Thugs Shoot and Kills Man, Watch Full Report On Delhi CrimesBreaking News: Massive Arms Cache Seized in Kolkata, Youth Arrested by Police | ABP News

Photo Gallery

Embed widget