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Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over border killing of two Pakistanis

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Pakistan's Foreign Ministry summoned India’s charge d’affaires on Saturday to protest the killing of two Pakistani civilians by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the Bedian sector along the international border the previous day. The ministry condemned the use of lethal force as unjustified and disproportionate, rejecting claims that those killed were infiltrators attempting to enter India illegally. Pakistan demanded an immediate investigation and disciplinary action from India regarding the incident.
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On Friday, Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel fired upon three unarmed Pakistani civilians near the border in Kasur, resulting in the death of two men, Azmat Rasool and Mohsin Jutt, with another sustaining injuries. The incident occurred when the individuals from Ladhar village approached close to a border pillar but did not attempt to cross into India. Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) summoned the Indian chargé d’affaires on Saturday to lodge a strong protest, accusing India of violating fundamental human rights and international law by using excessive force against civilians. Pakistan demanded an immediate, transparent investigation and disciplinary action against those involved.

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It also urged India to “conduct an immediate, transparent and credible investigation”, take appropriate disciplinary and legal action against those found responsible, and formally communicate the findings and action taken to the Pakistani government.
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Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over border killing of two Pakistanis · assertive framing

Claims (8 extracted, 1 hedged)

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says it has summoned India’s charge d’affaires to strongly protest the killing of two Pakistani civilians by Indian border troops. asserted
it → say → troops
In a statement on Saturday, the ministry said the two were killed by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the Bedian sector along the international border on Friday. asserted
two → say → Friday
Another person was reportedly wounded. uncertain
person → wound → ?
“The BSF personnel resorted to unprovoked and lethal force against unarmed civilians. asserted
personnel → resort → civilians
Such use of force was wholly unjustified and grossly disproportionate, resulting in the tragic loss of two precious lives,” it said. asserted
it → result → lives
Indian media quoted security sources as saying that the incident was an “infiltration” attempt that was foiled by the border forces. asserted
that → quote → forces
In its statement, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said it “categorically” rejected any attempt to describe those killed as “infiltrators”. asserted
it → say → infiltrators
It also urged India to “conduct an immediate, transparent and credible investigation”, take appropriate disciplinary and legal action against those found responsible, and formally communicate the findings and action taken to the Pakistani government. asserted
It → urge → government
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