At the Security Council, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish didn’t just talk about refugees. He reminded the world of 9/11; not to shock, but to warn. He pointed out where Osama bin Laden and his key lieutenants were found: not in caves, but in homes, compounds, and urban centers. Why? Because terror thrives not in wilderness, but in permissive environments; places that look normal but quietly shield killers. India’s message? The same spaces that once hid 9/11 architects now shelter groups like LeT and JeM. And if the world stays silent, history may repeat. With over 4 million Afghans forcibly returned since 2025; many into chaos and danger; India’s call isn’t just humanitarian. It’s strategic. It’s a reminder: safety isn’t built in war zones alone. It’s built where governments choose to look away; or act.