A special hotline contact was established between Pakistan and Indian Director Generals Military Operations (DGMOs) on Friday where Islamabad raised the issue of deliberate targeting of civilians at the Line of Control and Working Boundary.
The development came as the death toll from Indian firing along Working Boundary in Charwa and Harpal sectors since Thursday reached six, including four women.
“[Pakistan conveyed that the] violation clearly undermines all existing understandings on the issue,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
“Indian DGMO was conveyed unflinching resolve of Pakistan Army to ensure security of its population and it shall continue to take all necessary measures to deter any such aggression in future.”
Earlier in the day, the Foreign Office summoned Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale and registered a strong protest over the killing of civilians as a result of the Indian firing.
According to the spokesperson, the Indian envoy was handed over a demarche, protesting the deaths of six civilians, including women. The FO termed the firing on unarmed civilians a violation of international laws. India must direct its forces to abide by the ceasefire agreement, it asserted.
Meanwhile, Director General Punjab Rangers Major General Azhar Naveed Hayat Khan visited the sectors where India committed unprovoked ceasefire violation.
The ISPR said the DG met troops and appreciated their effective response. “He also visited the families affected by recent Indian ceasefire violations and assured them that these are always responded to effectively,” it said.
