Pakistan summons Indian envoy over killing of 2 civilians by border troops

Pakistan summoned the Indian envoy to protest the killing of two unarmed civilians by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel near the international border in the Bedian sector, the Foreign Office announced on Saturday. The unarmed victims, Azmat Rasool and Mohsin Jutt, were identified as residents of Ladhar village. Another individual was injured in the incident, which occurred on Friday.

BSF personnel allegedly fired upon the civilians without provocation, an act described as "unjustified and grossly disproportionate" by Pakistan. Pakistan categorically denied labelling the victims as "infiltrators" and emphasized the incident as a violation of human rights, including the right to life, according to the Foreign Office.

The envoy demanded an immediate, transparent, and credible investigation by India into the matter, along with appropriate disciplinary and legal action against those responsible. Pakistan also urged India to respect fundamental human rights, follow bilateral agreements and established border procedures, and exercise restraint in such situations.