Pakistan condemns, lodges protest over ceasefire violations by India

  • Woman and three men were killed due to India's unprovoked firing.
18 Jun, 2020

Indian Charge d’Affaires was summoned on Thursday by Director General (South Asia & Saarc) Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri to lodge protest over the ceasefire breaches on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, In Nakyal sector of Kotli district, Razeem Saleem, 21, Tazeem Saleem, 18, and Ali Maroof, 14, while in Bagsar Sector, Rasheeda Bibi 60, were killed due to India's firing.

In a press release issued today, Foreign Office condemned the ceasefire violations by the neighbor and said India has committed 1410 ceasefire violations to date, resulting in 12 shahadats and serious injuries to 102 innocent civilians.

"The Indian government must realize that its irresponsible policies and unilateral actions are increasingly imperiling peace and security in the region. India must act responsibly in the interest of regional peace and stability," FO statement said.

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