ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday summoned the
Deputy High Commissioner of India to register its protest and
strong condemnation over the unprovoked ceasefire violations
by the Indian forces on the Line of Control on November 7,
that resulted into martyrdom of three civilians.
“The Director General (SA & SAARC), Dr. Mohammad Faisal,
summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. J.P. Singh,
today (8 November 2016) and strongly condemned the unprovoked
ceasefire violations on 7 November 2016, by the Indian Forces
on the LoC in Nikial and Jandrot sectors, resulting in
shahadat of 3 civilians, including a woman and injuries to
four others, including a 5 years old boy,” a Foreign Office
statement issued here said.
“The Director General urged the Indian side to respect
the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding; investigate the continued
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 on the LoC,” the
statement added.