More than 2050 ceasefire violations by Pak in 2019 leading to 21 deaths: MEA

NEW DELHI: There have been altogether more than 2050 �unprovoked ceasefire violations� by Pakistan in the year 2019 and these have led to deaths of 21 Indians, the Ministry of External Affairs said here on Sunday.�We have highlighted our concerns at unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces, including in support of cross border terrorist infiltration and targeting of Indian civilians and border posts by them,� an official spokesperson said here.The spokesman maintained that this year alone there have been 2050 such unprovoked ceasefire violations in which 21 Indians have been killed.�We have repeatedly called upon Pakistan to ask its forces to adhere to 2003 ceasefire understanding and maintain peace and tranquility along the LoC and international border,� he said.The spokesman said Indian forces exercise �maximum restraint� and respond to unprovoked violations and attempts at cross border terrorist infiltration.The reactions from Indian MEA spokesman comes a day after Pakistan had summoned India�s deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia to register protest of alleged ceasefire violation by Indian troops in Nikia and Jandrot sectors.(agencies)