{
  "id": 11655230,
  "title": "Pakistan summons Indian envoy to lodge protest over killing of two civilians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/pakistan-summons-indian-envoy-to-lodge-protest-over-killing-of-two",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T09:40:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442474/pakistan-summons-indian-envoy-to-lodge-protest-over-killing-of-two-civilians"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan summoned the Indian ambassador on Saturday to protest the killing of two Pakistani civilians by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the Bedian Sector on the International Border on Friday. The Foreign Office in Islamabad released a statement condemning the unprovoked lethal force used by the Indian BSF against unarmed civilians. The Foreign Office stated that the use of force was \"wholly unjustified and grossly disproportionate,\" resulting in the \"tragic loss of two precious lives.\" Pakistan categorically rejected any attempt to label the deceased as \"infiltrators.\" The incident was described as a serious violation of fundamental human rights, including the right to life, and raised concerns about the protection of civilian life under international law. Pakistan called for an immediate, transparent, and credible investigation into the incident, with appropriate disciplinary and legal action taken against those responsible. The Indian side was urged to formally communicate the findings and actions taken to the Government of Pakistan. Additionally, India was urged to respect fundamental human rights and international law, strictly observe bilateral arrangements and border procedures, exercise maximum restraint, and take effective measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.",
  "summary": "The Indian Chargé d’Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday to lodge Pakistan’s protest over the killing of two Pakistani civilians by personnel of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in the Bedian Sector along the International Border on Friday. According to a press release issued by the Foreign Office in Islamabad, the Indian BSF personnel resorted to unprovoked…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
        "title": "Pakistan summons Indian envoy over killing of two Pakistanis along international border",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/pakistan-summons-indian-envoy-over-killing-of-two-pakistanis-along",
        "published": "2026-10-03T03:23:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Pakistan summons Indian envoy over killing of 2 civilians by border troops",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/pakistan-summons-indian-envoy-over-killing-of-2-civilians-by-border",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:56:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Pakistan protests Indian BSF Firing that killed two citizens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/pakistan-protests-indian-bsf-firing-that-killed-two-citizens",
        "published": "2026-10-03T09:33:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over border killing of two Pakistanis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/pakistan-summons-indian-diplomat-over-border-killing-of-two-pakistanis",
        "published": "2026-10-03T10:46:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Pakistan summons Indian envoy after BSF shoots dead 2 men near Punjab border",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/pakistan-summons-indian-envoy-after-bsf-shoots-dead-2-men-near-punjab",
        "published": "2026-10-03T11:39:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}