Another civilian killed in Pak firing in Poonch
January 19, 2018  20:00
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Another civilian killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan, this time in Mendhar sector of Poonch.

Earlier in the day, two civilians and a Border Security Force jawan were killed and 23 others, including 2 BSF men, were injured in heavy mortar shelling by Pakistan along the International Border in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts.

Meanwhile, the ministry of external affairs summoned Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan Syed Haider Shah.

'He was conveyed the government's grave concerns at the continued ceasefire violations and deliberate targeting of innocent civilians by Pakistan forces,' the MEA said.

'More than 100 such violations have been carried out by Pak forces on LOC & International Border so far during 2018. It was conveyed to the concerned authorities in Pak that deliberate targeting of innocent civilians was against all established humanitarian norms and practices,' the MEA said.

Pakistan was again called upon to adhere to the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding for maintaining peace and tranquility along the Line of Control and the International Boundary, it said.  -- ANI
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