RAWALPINDI, Oct 04 (DNA): Two citizens were martyred when an Afghan
sentry employed at Friendship Gate of Chaman Border Crossing along
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border in Balochistan Province, opened unprovoked
and indiscriminate firing at pedestrians moving from Pakistan to
Afghanistan.
The incident occurred at the outbound gate located on the zero line.
Resultantly, two innocent Pakistani citizens including a 12-year-old
child embraced martyred, while another child was injured.
The Pak Army troops exercised extreme restraint and avoided any exchange
of fire in presence of innocent passengers to avoid collateral damage.
Dead bodies of the deceased have been shifted to DHQ Hospital Chaman and
the injured child, who was immediately evacuated by security forces, is
under treatment.
The Afghan authorities have been approached to inquire the reason of
such irresponsible and reckless act, apprehend and hand over the culprit
to Pakistani authorities. The IAG is also expected to exercise control
over its troops and impart discipline to act responsibly in order to
avoid recurrence of such incidents in future.
Pakistan remains committed to contributing towards peace, prosperity and
development through positive and constructive bilateral relations.
However, such unpleasant occurrences have the potential to harm the
sincere intent and purpose.
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