India taking necessary measures to protect human rights: Ban Ki-moon

UNITED NATIONS: India is taking necessary measures to ensure stability, prevent violence and protect human rights in Kashmir, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said.

"I understand that there have been discussions between India and Pakistan on all matters, including this Kashmir issue," Ban said at his annual year-end press conference here yesterday.

"Leaders of the Indian Government have also been discussing among themselves and taking necessary measures, first of all, to ensure the stability and prevent violence there and also protect human rights," the UN Secretary General said.

Ban's remarks came after he was asked about allegations of human rights violations in Kashmir.

"I think that for that (alleged human rights violations) issue, my Spokesperson has been answering many times and I think I also gave my answer to that.

"I would like to find out about specific cases - I am not aware but maybe I'll have my Spokesperson let you know," Ban said when asked about allegations of torture in jails.