ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned the Indian envoy to register a strong protest over the killing of two civilians in Sattwal sector along the Line of Control (LoC).
The Indian Charge d’Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the ceasefire violation committed by the Indian forces. Two civilians were killed and one other was injured in the incident.
Condemning the deplorable targeting of innocent civilians by the Indian forces, the Foreign Office underscored that such “senseless acts” are in clear violation of the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding, reaffirmed in February 2021.
It was further underscored that targeting of civilians is contrary to human dignity and international human rights and humanitarian laws, the Foreign Office added. The Indian side was urged to respect the Ceasefire Understanding, investigate the incident, and maintain peace along the Line of Control.
Indian forces on Saturday morning opened indiscriminate fire on innocent shepherds in Sattwal Sector along the line of control as a result of which, one civilian embraced martyrdom and two others got critically injured.
“Indian Army, in a display of its usual inhumane approach towards innocent Kashmiris, opened indiscriminate fire onto a group of shepherds in Sattwal Sector,” said a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military’s media wing said that driven by a newly found geo-political patronage, Indian forces have embarked on a plan to take innocent lives to satiate their false narratives and concocted allegations.
While a strong protest was being launched with India and Pakistan reserved the right to respond back in a manner of its choosing to protect Kashmiris’ lives in the LoC belt. “Indian side is reminded to respect basic human rights of Kashmiris, particularly, their inalienable right to till their lands,” the ISPR said.
