Indian deputy HC summoned at FO over LoC ceasefire violations
Pakistan Foreign Office summons Indian Deputy High Commissioner over violations on LoC
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Foreign Office (FO) in Pakistan summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh over Line of Control (LoC) ceasefire violations by Indian forces in held Kashmir.
Violations of LoC ceasefire occurred during night of May 10 and 11 in several sectors including Tandar, Subzkot, Khuiratta, Baroh, Bagsar and Khanjar.
Unprovoked firing by Indian forces claimed the life of one civilian Muhammad Rizwan, resident of village Subzkot of Subzkot sector. Also, two people were injured incluing a lady named Willayat Bibi, resident of village Subzkot of Subzkot sector, and Abdul Aziz, resident of village Tain of Khuiratta sector.
Indian deputy HC was told about the deliberate targeting of civilians. FO said that such killings by Indian forces were condemnable and contrary to human dignity and international human rights laws.
Foreign Office urged the Indian side to respect the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding, investigate the recent violations and instruct the Indian forces to respect the ceasefire to maintain peace between the two countries.
