RAWALPINDI: Three civilians were severely injured on Wednesday when Indian troops resorted to indiscriminate firing along the the Line of Control (LoC), stated the ISPR.
According to a statement by the ISPR, the unprovoked shelling by Indian troops took place in Nikial sector in Khanni and Ooli villages.
“Indian Army troops initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation using mortars and automatics in Nikial Sector along LOC deliberately targeting civilian population. Due to indiscriminate fire in Khanni and Ooli villages, three innocent civilians received critical injuries.
“All injured evacuated and being provided with medical care,” read the statement by the ISPR.
On Monday as well, the Indian Army had resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control in Khuiratta sector, leaving a citizen seriously injured.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register Pakistan’s strong protest over the ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces.