DGMO Pakistan raises issue of unprovoked firing on LoC with Indian counterpart

RAWALPINDI: Special Hotline Contact was established between Pakistan and Indian DGMOs on Monday in the backdrop of recent ceasefire violations by Indian Army along Line of Control and Working Boundary, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said.

“Pakistani DGMO Maj Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza raised issues of unprovoked firing by Indian troops along LOC / Working Boundary and continuously targeting of innocent civilians particularly on June 1, 2017 in Battal, Hot Spring and Jandrot Sectors which resulted in the martyrdom of innocent civilians”, the statement read.

Pakistan DGMO told his counterpart that killing of innocent civilians and inadvertent crossers at LOC and labelling them infiltrator is highly unprofessional and unsoldierly.

According to ISPR, DGMO Pakistan Army asked for actionable evidence regarding alleged infiltration and also to look inwards for correct identification of the issue.

“Pakistan Army is committed to maintain peace and tranquillity along LOC / WB. However, any Indian misadventure from across / along LOC in any form shall be responded with full force at the time and place of our choosing with the onus of responsibility on Indian aggressive behaviour”, the statement further added.