NewsFebruary 08 , 2017
Pakistan lodges strong protest with India over ceasefire violation
By APPISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday lodged a strong protest with India over the unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and the death of a civilian.
According to a statement from the Foreign Office issued here, Director General (SA & SAARC) Dr. Mohammad Faisal summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P. and condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violation on February 7 by the Indian occupation forces along the LoC in Khui Ratta Sector.
The Indian diplomat was informed that the firing resulted in martyrdom of a civilian Ashfaq 25 who was working as a labourer for the construction of a house.
The Director General deplored the deliberate targeting of civilians which is a crime as well as violation of international human rights and humanitarian laws, the statement said.
The Director General urged India to respect the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding, investigate the matter and other incidents of ceasefire violations instruct the Indian forces to respect the ceasefire in letter and spirit, stop targeting,the villages and civilians and maintain peace at the LoC.
Courtesy www.thenews.com.pk
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