Pakistan slams Indian refusal to take responsibility for firing on UN observers

By: News Desk
Published: 12:23 AM, 22 Dec, 2020
Pakistan slams Indian refusal to take responsibility for firing on UN observers
Caption: Bullet marks are visible on the vehicle of UN observers that came under fire by Indian troops.–File photo
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Pakistan on Monday categorically rejected Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ refusal to take responsibility for firing by the Indian occupation forces on observers of the United Nations Military Observers Group on India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). 

“The deliberate targeting of a UN vehicle engaged in discharging the mandate of the UN Security Council (UNSC) constitutes a grave violation of India’s obligations, under the UNSC Resolutions and the UN Charter, which includes the obligation to ensure the safety and security of the UNMOGIP Observers.

“Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of the Indian attack on the UNMOGIP Observers and their vehicle and calls upon India to respect the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding and maintain peace along the Line of Control and the Working Boundary. The Indian side is also urged to allow UNMOGIP to play its mandated role as per UNSC Resolutions,” Pakistan’s Foreign Office said in a statement.