New Delhi: India on Monday summoned the Pakistan deputy high commissioner in Delhi and lodged a strong protest against the alleged killing of five civilians in “unprovoked firing” by Pakistani forces, terming the incident “highly deplorable”.
Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah was also told that such heinous acts are against established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct, Indian External Affairs Ministry said.
“It was conveyed that the deliberate targeting of innocent civilians, who are located two kilometers away from the forward line of defences, by Pakistan forces using high calibre weapons, is highly deplorable and is condemned in the strongest terms,” Indian ministry said.
Shah was summoned to the South Block and a strong protest was lodged at the alleged loss of lives, the ministry added.
Courtesy: Deccan Chronicle
