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Islamabad, June 24, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Indian Charge d’ Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saturday here in Islamabad to register Pakistan’s strong protest over the ceasefire violation committed by the Indian forces in Sattwal Sector of the Line of Control (LOC). The incident, which took place today, resulted in killing of two civilians and injury to another one.
Condemning the deplorable targeting of innocent civilians by the Indian forces, it was underscored that such senseless acts are in clear violation of the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding, reaffirmed in February 2021. It was further underscored that targeting of civilians is contrary to human dignity and international human rights and humanitarian laws.
The Indian side was urged to respect the Ceasefire Understanding, investigate the incident, and maintain peace along the LOC.
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