At least two minors were killed during an exchange of fire between Punjab Rangers and Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) across the Working Boundary in Shakargarh sector early Monday. The number of people injured due to the firing has risen to 14, Narowal District Coordination Officer Najaf Iqbal said. The dead included a 10-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy, the DCO said, adding that around 59 livestock were also injured in the incident. A medical camp has been set up by district administration to provide first aid to the affectees, the DCO said. Indian media reports say six civilians have been injured during cross-border firing in the Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu region, along the Line of Control. As if murdering innocent civilians across the border was not enough, a threatening phone call was received from India at the official residence of Governor Sindh Ishratul Ibad Khan, maintaining that the Governor house will be blown up with explosives in Karachi. Although Pakistan summoned India’s deputy ambassador to protest over the phone call, it will hardly bear any fruit as the India side is calling it a hoax. Allegations and counter arguments followed by more accusations will ensue.No matter how many dossiers are presented, and physical evidence is brought to light of Indian involvement, Indian aggression will continue. Thus the Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khurshid Ahmed Shah asked the government on Sunday to work out a plan to prevent Indian “interference” in the country after discussing the matter in parliament, and rightly so. Unprovoked aggression over the border shows that the government is failing to ease the tensions and address the issue head on. Perhaps it should devise a strategy soon before the army is forced to step in and take the reins to protect the sovereignty of the state.
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