Pakistan says Indian fire kills one civilian in Kashmir

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In this file photo, an Indian army soldier looks on during a cordon and search operation for suspected militants in Shuhama on the outskirts of Srinagar on Nov. 5, 2018. (AFP)
  • Foreign ministry summoned Indian diplomat to lodge protest
  • Pakistan military said it returned fire after Indian forces hit civilians

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign ministry says Indian troops have killed a villager and wounded another along the two countries’ line of control in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.
The ministry says it summoned an Indian diplomat Monday to lodge a protest. It said this “unprecedented escalation in cease-fire violations by India” has been continuing since 2017 and that India has committed 1970 such violations.
The Pakistan military said it returned fire after Indian forces hit civilians.
There was no comment from India.

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