Monday (September 16): According to the data released by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday, 21 Indians have been killed in 2,050 unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan this year.
Raveesh Kumar, MEA’s spokesperson said,”We have highlighted our concerns at unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces, including in support of cross border terrorist infiltration, and targeting of Indian civilians and border posts by them. This year they have resorted to more than 2,050 unprovoked ceasefire violations in which 21 Indians died.”
Speaking about the 2003 ceasefire, Mr. Kumar said, India has repeatedly called upon Pakistan to ask its forces to adhere to 2003 ceasefire understanding and maintain peace and tranquillity along the Line of Control and International Border. Indian forces exercise maximum restraint and respond to unprovoked violations and attempts at cross border terrorist infiltration.
