Pak Army lodges protest with UNMOGIP against Indian ceasefire violations

UN military observers were also briefed about the latest situation along the LoC


News Desk May 17, 2017
PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan Army lodged on Wednesday a protest with the United Nations military observers against India’s recent aggression and firing on civilians from across the Line of Control.

“United Nations Military Observers at UNMOGIP [UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan] were invited to GHQ to register a protest over unprovoked ceasefire violations and targeting of civilian population by Indian troops on 10th, 13th and 16th May,” the army’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.



Indian army used small arms, automatic and heavy caliber weapons, heavy mortar (122mm mortars) and field artillery in Sabzkot, Baroh, Tandar, Khuiratta, Kot Koterra and Karela sectors, the communiqué added.

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The cross-border firing left one civilian dead and 15 others wounded including women and children.

UN military observers were also briefed latest the situation along the de facto border.

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