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Claims made by the Pakistan Army and Foreign Office that a UN vehicle was targeted by Indian troops on the Line of Control (LoC) are false and factually incorrect, people familiar with developments said on Friday.

The Pakistani military’s media arm and Foreign Office had both claimed that a vehicle carrying two officers of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) was “specifically targeted” by Indian troops from across the LoC.

Pakistani military spokesman Major General Babar Iftikhar had tweeted photos of a UN vehicle with apparent damage to its windows and chassis, and contended the SUV was the target of “unprovoked fire” in Chirikot sector of the LoC.

One of the people cited above said on condition of anonymity: “The reports emerging from the Pakistani side regarding an attack on a UN vehicle are completely false and factually incorrect.”

The person added: “There was no firing from the Indian side in this sector on Friday. Since movements of UN vehicles are known in advance, the question does not arise of any such firing. The allegations are baseless.”


The Indian side doesn’t recognise UNMOGIP, which has offices in Srinagar and Azad Kashmir.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Chaudhri had described the purported firing on the UN vehicle as a “new low”. He said the incident occurred at 10.45 am when the UNMOGIP officers were on their way to Polas village in Chirikot sector to meet people affected by ceasefire violations on the LoC.

The UN vehicle was damaged but the officers were unhurt, Chaudhri said.

There have been intense exchanges of fire between Indian and Pakistani troops along the LoC in recent months. The Indian side has said it responds to unprovoked firing by Pakistani troops that is meant to provide cover to terrorists trying to sneak across the LoC.

 
Naveed SiddiquiUpdated 18 Dec 2020
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A bullet hole is seen on the UN vehicle targeted by Indian troops on Friday. — Photo: ISPR

A bullet hole is seen on the UN vehicle targeted by Indian troops on Friday. — Photo: ISPR
Indian troops on Friday "specifically targeted" a United Nations vehicle carrying two officers of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) from across the Line of Control, in what the Foreign Office termed a "new low" in their conduct.
The incident occurred at around 10:45am when Indian border forces resorted to "unprovoked firing" in Chirikot sector in Azad Jammu and Kashmir along the LoC, FO spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri told a weekly press briefing.
The officers were on their way to Polas village to meet with the victims of Indian ceasefire violations when they came under fire.
The UN vehicle was damaged but the officers remained unhurt, the FO spokesperson said.

The officers were immediately evacuated by the Pakistan Army and brought back to the UNMOGIP field station in Rawalakot.
"The reprehensible act of unprovoked firing by India on the UNMOGIP officers is indicative of a new low in the conduct of Indian occupation troops," Chaudhri said.
In a series of tweets, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) also said Indian forces resorted to unprovoked firing in Chirikot sector and "deliberately targeted" a UN vehicle with two military observers on board.
"It must be noted that the UN vehicles are clearly recognisable even from long distances due to their distinct make and type and clearly visible markings," the Pakistan Army's media wing said, adding that while the vehicle was damaged, the two observers "luckily remained unharmed" and were evacuated to Rawalakot.
The ISPR also shared pictures of the UN vehicle targeted by Indian troops with bullet holes visible.
"Such illegal and unlawful acts against all established international norms, signify mal-intent of Indian Army to target not only innocent civilians residing along the Line of Control but UN Peace Keepers as well," it said.
"This act only goes to show Indian Army’s complete disregard to principles enshrined in [the] UN Charter. It is indeed a new low for Indian Army."
The ISPR said the Pakistan Army stood in solidarity with UNMOGIP officials and appreciated the "selfless services rendered by all members of UNMOGIP in discharge of their UN-mandated duties".


At the press briefing, the FO spokesperson said Pakistan "strongly condemns the continuing CFVs by India in clear violation of international law; the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding; and against all established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct".
He noted that India had committed 2,992 ceasefire violations so far this year alone, resulting in 27 deaths and serious injuries to 249 civilians, including 92 women and 68 children.
He called upon India to respect the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding, investigate the incidents of deliberate ceasefire violations, and maintain peace along the LoC and the Working Boundary (WB).
"Pakistan also urges India to allow the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan to play its mandated role as per the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions," Chaudhri said.
The heavily militarised LoC that splits the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir has been witnessing skirmishes and artillery duels in a serious breach of a truce agreement that the rival armies had signed in November 2003.
Last month, five civilians and a Pakistan Army soldier were martyred in Indian firing from across the restive LoC in several areas of AJK. At least 30 other civilians and five soldiers had also sustained injuries in the ceasefire violations in what was the biggest escalation in hostilities on the de facto border in months.
'Catastrophic consequences'
The FO briefing came as Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi told a press conference in the United Arab Emirates that he had credible information that India was planning a 'surgical strike' against Pakistan to divert attention from its internal affairs and that it was trying to seek "tacit approval" for the move from its "partners".
Chaudhri confirmed that the government had learnt from "credible sources" that India was planning to undertake a military misadventure or so-called surgical strike across the LoC/international border, for which it was trying to "seek understanding" from major powers.
"This irrational approach is driven by Indian frustration emanating from internal unrest due to the RSS-BJP regime’s policies aimed at subjugation of religious minorities and disadvantaged segment of the society," the FO spokesperson said.
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Pakistan’s Armed Forces are fully prepared to defeat Indian designs," he said, adding that any "miscalculation" will result in global embarrassment for India, "as it faced in 2019".
"It is reiterated that if any ill-considered misadventure is resorted to, it will face an assured notch-up military response from Pakistan.
"Such a scenario will, however, seriously destabilise the region with catastrophic consequences," the spokesperson said, adding that the possibility had been shared with important world capitals as well.
Chaudhri cautioned that any military conflict between Pakistan and India will "seriously undermine" the peace prospects in Afghanistan, "for which the entire responsibility will rest with India".
"Pakistan urges the international community to advise India against any irresponsible act and to desist from any action that would jeopardise regional peace and stability," he said.



Fired on UN Vehicle, this really sad, no one is safe in India
 
This is a harmful usage of Indian brute force on the UN peacekeeping envoy. WoW, Is anyone who can stop India from his atrocities. are the shanghis become mad dogs.
 
Please utilise the other brain cell as how would attacking a UN vehicle highlight anything .
This is not Pulwama.

Because no one listen or ready to accept anything about Kashmir!

It could be a false flag attack and if these people died then would be a big international news. And Even now, just for making international news only looks like a false flag attack.
 
Bhai-yo, it has become clear that the world is insanely INJUST against muslims. Ofcourse this is the work of Shitaan, the world elite is in touch with the Jinns and all of this is being orchrestated in the sweetest of tongue, very subtly.

The worst thing is having corrupt officials in KSA
Pagans trying to wipe out Muslims.
Atheist's trying to wipe out Muslims.
Jews being manipulated to wipe out Muslims (Dajjal arrival)

Our morals being corrupted through Hollywood, Bollywood.

^Everything happening is linked to Satan and his forces - Alhamdulillah we will fight against all oppression, tyranny and bring true justice through Islam and our belief in Allah.

The stage is being set, Trump's presidency was a major milestone for Satanic forces, having someone crazy to upset the balance with anarchy.

Tensions are high in every corner of the planet... Why was it that the only Muslim Nuclear power was stacked against a Pagan nation and given the same arsenal?

Athiests have the nukes
Christians have the nukes
Jews have the nukes
Muslims have the nukes
Hindu's have the nukes

Buddhism do not however.. I guess you can cater them in the Pagan category.
 
UN needs to condemn this kind of behavior or it could start becoming normal elsewhere.
 
This is a harmful usage of Indian brute force on the UN peacekeeping envoy. WoW, Is anyone who can stop India from his atrocities. are these shanghis become mad dogs. Indian attack on the UN conveys showed how Indian people are frustrated with their internal issues. This attack acts as a panic mode reaction, and it only happens when you lose all your sense and left with no other option. For sure, this incident will bite India very severely in the long run. India made a wrong move; India's soft image is slowly diminishing from the world by his stupid Hindutava ideology.Tusi great Ho Modi ji, sada kam tusi asan kar dita hei.

Good Analysis in urdu.
 
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Guys make up your mind.

First you guys say India is using heavy mortars and weapons and then go on to show pencil sized holes as proofs and that too with glas panes intact.

:lol:

Bhai nakal ke liye bhi akal chahiye !
 
Why still no word from the international media or condemnation from the UN ?
 
So car was moving in pakistan and they got shot ?
And pakistan is blaming it on india ? How can india shot a car with sniper from india into pakisitan.
Where is the official version of UN claming on being shot by indian army ?

Its obvious it got shot in pakistan by pakistanis.
Remember when srilankan cricket team was shot in pakistan, cricket got banned in pakistan, not in india. lolz
 
So car was moving in pakistan and they got shot ?
And pakistan is blaming it on india ? How can india shot a car with sniper from india into pakisitan.
Where is the official version of UN claming on being shot by indian army ?

Its obvious it got shot in pakistan by pakistanis.
Remember when srilankan cricket team was shot in pakistan, cricket got banned in pakistan, not in india. lolz

Lmao... thanks for the laugh, Just want to point out you're incredibly wrong and ignorant.

Clue: Disputed territories.
 
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