Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over killing of two civilians at border
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry protests the deaths of two civilians allegedly killed by Indian border troops, rejecting claims of an infiltration attempt.
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Pakistan summoned India's charge d'affaires to protest the killing of two civilians by Indian border troops in the Bedian sector, while rejecting claims of infiltration.
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Why It Matters
Pakistan and India share a heavily militarized international border and have a history of cross-border skirmishes.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says it has summoned India’s charge d’affaires to strongly protest the killing of two Pakistani civilians by Indian border troops.
In a statement on Saturday, the ministry said the two were killed by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the Bedian sector along the international border on Friday. Another person was reportedly wounded.
“The BSF personnel resorted to unprovoked and lethal force against unarmed civilians. Such use of force was wholly unjustified and grossly disproportionate, resulting in the tragic loss of two precious lives,” it said.
There was no immediate comment by India’s government.
Indian media quoted security sources as saying that the incident was an “infiltration” attempt that was foiled by the border forces.
In its statement, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said it “categorically” rejected any attempt to describe those killed as “infiltrators”.
It also urged India to “conduct an immediate, transparent and credible investigation”, take appropriate disciplinary and legal action against those found responsible, and formally communicate the findings and action taken to the Pakistani government.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Pakistan will demand a formal communication of findings from India.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will India conduct an investigation into the incident?
- What are the details of the alleged infiltration attempt?
