Pak condemns India's alleged ceasefire violations killing three

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ANI New Delhi [India]
Last Updated : Jul 20 2017 | 1:57 PM IST

Pakistan on Thursday condemned the alleged ceasefire violation by India that killed three including an Army official, M Ilyas, and injured seven others.

Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said on Twitter that attack at Nezapir, Sabzkot and Kayani Sectors killed two civilians and a soldier.

"We condemn Indian deliberate targeting of civilians. Pakistan Army gave a befitting response," he tweeted.

"Unprovoked #CFVbyIndia @ Nezapir,Sabzkot &Kayani Secs caused Shahadat to 2civilians &1 soldier;critical injuries to 5civilians &2soldiers (sic)," he added.

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"Critically injured include 3 minors (Kasad-12; Haseeb-9; Umair-9) and 2 elders (M.Afzal-50; M.Iqbal-24); M.Ilyas (39) embraced martyrdom (sic)."

Yesterday, Pakistan summoned Indian Deputy high commissioner J.P. Singh after two civilians were killed and six others were injured in alleged ceasefire violations along the Line of Control by Indian troops.

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First Published: Jul 20 2017 | 1:48 PM IST

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