MEA summons Pakistani diplomat over killing of fisherman
The Hindu
Lodges protest against firing upon fisherfolks
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday summoned a senior Pakistani diplomat and lodged a “strong protest” on the by their agency.
“Pakistani agency fired upon Indian fishing boat ‘Jalpari’ on November 6 resulting in the death of a fisherman and serious injury to another. The Government condemned this deplorable action which is in contravention to all established international practices and bilateral understandings,” said a source
The source said Pakistan was asked to investigate the incident and “instruct its forces to refrain from such acts of unprovoked firing”.
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