Srinagar: Pakistan on Thursday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner after one more civilian was killed allegedly in Indian firing in Rawalakot sector in violation of truce agreed by between two countries in 2003.
Radio Pakistan reported that The Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P Singh was summoned to Foreign Office on Thursday and a “strong protest” was lodged with him.
In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said despite calls for restraint, India continues to indulge in ceasefire violations.
He said the Indian forces have so far carried out more than three hundred and ninety-one ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and the “Working Boundary” this year that resulted in killing of sixteen innocent civilians and injuries to sixty five others.
The spokesperson said the “deliberate” targeting of civilian populated areas was “indeed deplorable and contrary to human dignity, international human rights and humanitarian laws.”
“The ceasefire violations by India are a threat to regional peace and security and may lead to a strategic miscalculation.”
Last month, the Indian envoy was summoned five times on on January 15, 18, 19, 20 and 21.
