Pakistan summons deputy Indian high commissioner over LoC firing

November 21, 2016 22:29

Pakistan today summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner J P Singh and lodged a protest over alleged ceasefire violations by India at the LoC that resulted in the death of four civillians, and also over New Delhi's refusal of diplomatic flight clearance to Pakistani aircraft.

Singh conveyed "strong condemnation of the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Indian occupation forces on the LoC in Khuiratta sector on November 19," the Foreign Office said.

The violations resulted in the death of four children, including three girls, and injuries to two other civilians, it said.

"The Deputy High Commissioner was told that the deliberate targeting of civilian populated areas was highly deplorable," it said.

India was urged to respect the 2003 ceasefire understanding in letter and spirit; to investigate the continued incidents of ceasefire violations; stop targeting the villages and civilians and maintain peace along the LoC, according to a statement by the Foreign Office.

Pakistan also expressed concern over Indian refusal of diplomatic flight clearance to Pakistani aircraft.

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