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| India deliberately targeting civilian population along Line of Control, FO briefs UN members |
| 2016-11-12 |
| [DAWN] The Foreign Secretary on Friday expressed concern ...meaning the brow was mildly wrinkled, the eyebrows drawn slightly together, and a thoughtful expression assumed, not that anything was actually done or indeed that any thought was actually expended... over the deliberate targeting of villages and populated areas by Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC) and the Working Boundary in a briefing given to the heads of missions of the permanent member of the United Nations ...a lucrative dumping ground for the relatives of dictators and party hacks... Security Council (UNSC). During the briefing to the head of missions, the Foreign Secretary also expressed concern over the increase in frequency and intensity of Indian shelling and firing which has led to the death of at least 26 civilians, said the spokesperson for the Foreign Office in a statement. The FO statement also added that the heads of missions were made aware of the use of heavy artillery, employed by Indian forces on November 9 in the sectors of Shahkot and Jura along the LoC. Heavy artillery has been used by the Indian armed forces on the disputed border after a gap of 13 years. Referring to the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistain (UNMOGIP), the Foreign Secretary reiterated that Pakistain if fully cooperating and providing unrestricted access to the observer mission, however, India has limited the group’s access and is not cooperating. The heads of mission assured Pakistain that they would convey the concerns to their respective capitals and underscored the need for restraint, observance of ceasefire and dialogue to resolve issues. The UNSC representatives were informed that the Pak armed forces gave a "befitting reply to Indian aggression". A briefing over the ceasefire violations was also given by a representative of the Military Operations Directorate. |
| Posted by:Fred |