Modi’s outburst came after China blocked India’s move in the United Nations for action against Pakistan. Separately, India’s Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Vikas Swarup confirmed that they were taking up the matter with Chinese leadership.

Respodning to question on China’s statement on Lakhvi, Swarup said that, “In the case of China, this matter has been taken up at the highest level.”

“Our concerns in this matter were conveyed to the Chair of the UN Security Council 1267 Committee. We also raised this bilaterally with the other members of the Committee.”

The UN Sanctions Committee, which met at India’s request, was to seek a clarification from Pakistan on Lakhvi’s release in the Mumbai attacks trial but China blocked the move on grounds that India did not provide sufficient information, sources said, according to NDTV.

India approached the UN last month against Lakhvi’s release in April from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.