Pakistan 'lodges protest' with Indian High Commissioner over drone and ceasefire violations
The UAV was brought down by Pakistani troops.
"The Foreign Secretary also registered the Government's concern over Heli maneuvers near LoC on 11 July 2015, which was an offensive and threatening posture," Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Protest was also lodged for the unprovoked ceasefire violation by the Indian BSF at Phuklian-Akhnor sector early morning on July 15, which continued until sunset.
The Foreign Secretary also protested the ceasefire violations which took place this morning at LoC and Working Boundary (WB), resulting in the martyrdom of Muhammad Sadiq, resident of village Malane in Chaprar sector and injury of three other civilians namely; Muhammad Boota, Muhammad Arshad and Shahid.
"Details of further causalities were being ascertained. At Nezapir sector near LoC, the Indian side started unprovoked firing at midnight on 16 July 2015 while at the Working Boundary, Chaprar sector, the Indian BSF started fire at 01:25am which lasted until 05:00am. The Pakistani troops while exercising restraint also responded," read the statement.
The Foreign Secretary emphasized that in the spirit of maintaining peace and tranquility at the LoC and WB, and the region at large, it was important that the 2003 Understanding on maintaining ceasefire is observed. The Indian High Commissioner assured to convey the message to his authorities, accordingly.
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