Indian DHC summoned over Ceasefire Violations by India on LoC, resulting in Shahadat of 2 civilians; injuries to 6

(2017-07-19) Today, the Director General (SA & SAARC) summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner and condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces in Baroh and Tandar Sectors on 18 July 2017, resulting in Shahadat of 2 civilians, including one woman in Barho Sector and a man in Tandar Sector, and injuries to 6 others.

The deliberate targeting of civilians is indeed deplorable and contrary to human dignity and international human rights and humanitarian laws.

The Director General urged the Indian side to respect the 2003 Ceasefire arrangement; investigate this and other incidents of ceasefire violations; instruct the Indian forces to respect the ceasefire, in letter and spirit and maintain peace on the LoC. He urged that the Indian side should permit UNMOGIP to play its mandated role as per the UN Security Council resolutions.

Islamabad
19 July 2017

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