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BJP top brass meet to discuss ceasefire violation by Pak

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ANI New Delhi

Amidst continuous unprovoked firing by Pakistan across the International border, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar have scheduled a meeting today afternoon to discuss the matter.

The meeting will take place in North Block.

India has lodged a protest with the Pakistan High Commission over the two consecutive ceasefire violations by the country in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector.

Three civilians were severely injured, after Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing in RS Pura sector and Shahpur sector of Poonch earlier today.

Pakistan has violated the ceasefire agreement many times this month along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.

 

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First Published: Jul 16 2015 | 2:52 PM IST

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