Indian DHC summoned to protest ceasefire violations

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Thursday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner J P Singh to protest the unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control in Rawalakot / Satwal Sector.

The firing had resulted in the martyrdom of a labourer, working at a civilian crush plant at Poonch river bank.

According to a Foreign Office statement, Director General (SA & SAARC) Dr Mohammad Faisal said, Despite calls for restraint, India continues to indulge in ceasefire violations.

In 2018, the Indian forces have carried out more than 391 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and the Working Boundary, resulting in the Shahadat (martyrdom) of 16 innocent civilians and injuries to 65 others.”

Dr Faisal said the unprecedented escalation in ceasefire violations by India had been continuing from the year 2017 and till now its forces had committed more than 1970 ceasefire violations.

“The deliberate targeting of civilian populated areas is 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,” he added.

He urged the Indian side to respect the 2003 ceasefire arrangement; investigate the recent and other incidents of ceasefire violations; instruct its forces to respect the ceasefire in letter and spirit, and maintain peace on the LoC and the Working Boundary.