Pakistan summons acting Indian HC, lodges protest over aggression

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday summoned the acting Indian High Commissioner (HC), Gaurav Ahluwalia, to the Foreign Office to register protest in the wake surgical strike claim by India, ARY News reported.

Pakistan registered strong protest with the acting Indian high commissioner, the Foreign Office said.

The Pakistan officials also handed over protest demarche to the Indian official.

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A special meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan today (Tuesday) decided to take up the issue of India’s violation of the Line of Control (LoC) at all international forums.

The NSC meeting categorically rejected Indian claims of targeting an alleged terrorist camp near Balakot and the claim of heavy casualties.

This so-called action was taken by India for domestic consumption given the election environment, putting regional peace and stability at grave risk, the NSC said.

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor informed in a tweet, Indian Air Force violated the LoC and the prompt response from the Pakistan Air Force compelled Indian jets to go back.

In the wee hours of February 26, Indian aircraft intruded the LoC near Muzaffarabad sector, however they scrambled back following timely response from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).