Civilian martyred, five others injured as India violates ceasefire

Indian forces targeted civilian areas in Nikiyal sector along the Line of Control

A civilian was martyred and five others were injured as Indian forces violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

Civilian population was targeted along the Nikiyal sector, according to the military's media wing.

The violation came two days after the heads of P5 states were briefed by Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua as well as the DGMO Maj Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza in Islamabad on the surge in violations from the Indian side.



The deceased was identified as 8-year-old Saad while the injured included Quratul Ain,15, Humayun, 14, Mohaiul Islam, 10, Aiqa Ramzan, 6, and Sikandar Hussain, 45.

The injured were shifted to hospital where their condition is said to be stable.

According to the Foreign Office, Indian ceasefire violations in populated areas has led to the martyrdom of at least 46 civilians as well serious injuries to 160 in this year alone.