Seven Pakistani soldiers martyred in Indian firing at LoC's Bhimber Sector
Indian forces violated LoC ceasefire late last night.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Seven Pakistani soldiers embraced martyrdom in unprovoked cross-border fire by Indian forces along the disputed Kashmir border.
“Seven soldiers embraced shahadat at the LoC in the Bhimber sector in cross-fire LoC violation by Indian troops late last night," the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
Pakistani troops responded to unprovoked Indian firing, and targeted Indian posts effectively, ISPR said.
According to sources, the Indian side also suffered major Casualties as a result of Pakistan’s retaliatory fire.
Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb paid tribute to Army jawanz who sacrificed their lives to protect the motherland.
Pak Army will respond to unprovoked firing in befitting manner at LoC for defence of the country, said the minister.
Foreign Office spokesperson Nafeez Zakaria Nafees Zakaria strongly condemn continuous unprovoked ceasefire violations by India.
"Pakistan Army responding in befitting manner. We salute our valiant soldiers who render ultimate sacrifices for national cause," the spokesperson said.
Earlier on Nov 10, Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary summoned the Indian High Commissioner and condemned the continued unprovoked firing and ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation Forces on the LoC and the Working Boundary, in complete violation of the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding and the International Law.
He observed that the indiscriminate firing and shelling from the Indian side deliberately targeting villages and civilian populated areas, in the last two months, has resulted in martyrdom of 26 people and injuries to 107, including women and children.
The Foreign Secretary deplored the use of artillery by the Indian occupation Forces in Shahkot and Jura sectors on the LoC on 9 November 2016 and highlighted that such weaponry had been used after 13 years, reflecting India s intention to further escalate tensions and undermine regional peace and security.
"The United Nations Military Observers Group for India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) has the UN mandated responsibility for maintaining peace and tranquility at the LoC and the Working Boundary. While Pakistan is fully cooperating and providing full access to UNMOGIP, we urge India to permit the UNMOGIP to visit and observe the LoC and the Working Boundary," he said.
The Foreign Secretary urged India to investigate the continued incidents of unprovoked ceasefire violations on the LoC and the Working Boundary and ensure respect for the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding, in letter and spirit.
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