The UN has found that its peacekeeping troops from India may have engaged in abuse and exploitation while serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he was deeply troubled by the findings. The Indian authorities say they are investigating the allegations and the vice chief of the Indian army had visited Congo in May 2008 to look into them. India has said it will take strict action against the perpetrators if the allegations are proved. One UN official said there may have been abuse of young girls and boys by at least 10 Indian peacekeepers.