The Indian Army on Friday targeted a United Nations (UN) vehicle across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Chirikot Sector according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
According to the details, the Indian Army deliberately targeted the two United Nations Military Observers (UNMOs) on-board the vehicle while on their way to meet the ceasefire violation victims in Polas Village in Chirikot Sector.
Indian Army resorted to unprovoked fire in Chirikot Sector of #LOC. Indian troops deliberately targeted a United Nations vehicle with 2 Military Observers on board, enroute to interact with CFV victims in Polas Village in Chirikot Sector. It must be noted that the UN (1/4) pic.twitter.com/9MB0uLpq6d
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) December 18, 2020
“It must be noted that UN vehicles are clearly recognizable even from long distances due to their distinct make and type and clearly visible markings.” said DG ISPR on Twitter. “While the vehicle was damaged, the two UNMOs luckily remained unharmed. They were safely rescued & evacuated by Pakistan Army to Rawalakot.” the statement continued.
…vehicles are clearly recognisable even from long distances due to their distinct make and type and clearly visible markings. While the vehicle was damaged, the two UNMOs luckily remained unharmed. They were safely rescued & evacuated by Pakistan Army to Rawalakot. (2/4) pic.twitter.com/NvDvjHKN6d
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) December 18, 2020
Pakistan condemned the attack by Indian Army on the UN vehicle and called out the neighboring country’s forces for their ill-intentions. “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.” said the statement by ISPR.
…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. This act only goes to show Indian Army’s complete (3/4)
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) December 18, 2020
“This act only goes to show Indian Army’s complete disregard to principles enshrined in UN Charter.” said DG ISPR. “It is indeed a new low for Indian Army.”
“Pakistan Army stands in solidarity with UNMOGIP officials and appreciates the selfless services rendered by all members of UNMOGIP in discharge of their UN mandated duties.” the statement continued.
…disregard to principles enshrined in UN Charter. It is indeed a new low for Indian Army. Pakistan Army stands in solidarity with #UNMOGIP officials and appreciates the selfless services rendered by all members of UNMOGIP in discharge of their UN mandated duties. (4/4)
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) December 18, 2020
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