NEW DELHI, 06 April 2022, (TON): India expressed concern at the reports of civilian killings in Ukraine's Bucha and supported the call for an independent investigation.

In a statement in the UN Security Council so far, India's ambassador TS Tirumurti said "the recent reports of civilian killings in Bucha deeply disturbing. We unequivocally condemn these killings and support call for an independent investigation.”

India also reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities.

Images of mass graves and bodies of civilians who were apparently executed in public places, emerging from the Russia-occupied town has evoked outrage across the world, triggering calls for more sanctions against Russia and vows of action at the International Criminal Court.

Mr Tirumurti said “asserting that India continues to remain "deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation.”

"The impact of the crisis is being felt beyond the region with increasing food and energy costs, especially for many developing countries.”