India on Wednesday summoned the Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan and lodged a strong protest after firing by Pakistani forces killed an infant near the Line of Control. A release from the Ministry of External Affairs deplored the incident and called upon Pakistan to stop giving support to terrorists.
“The Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan, Syed Haider Shah was summoned today and strong protest was lodged at the loss of life of a seven-month-old infant in provoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces on 21 May 2018 in Bhimber Sector across the Line of Control. Targeting of innocent civilians including young children is against all established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct,” the press release stated.
The deputy high commissioner was conveyed India’s concerns at continued unprovoked firing and ceasefire violation across the LoC and the International Boundary. “The Pakistan side was also asked to end the support being given to cross border infiltration of terrorists, including through covering fire,” the press release said.
India’s diplomatic response came a few days after Pakistan summoned High Commissioner of India to convey Islamabad’s concerns of ceasefire violations by Indian forces on 18 May.
