Pakistan reiterates support to strengthening of UNMOG in India, Pakistan

Pakistan reiterates support to strengthening of UNMOG in India, Pakistan

New York (Agencies): Pakistan has reiterated its support to strengthening of United Nations Military Observer Group (UNMOG) in India and Pakistan to make it more effective.

Speaking in UN Special Committee on Peace Keeping Operations in New York, Pakistan Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Maleeha Lodhi said Pakistan as host state of the UN Observer Mission in India and Pakistan has always fulfilled its commitments in implementation of its mandate.

On Sunday, Indian troops in its fresh act of state terrorism martyred at least five Kashmiris in Kulgam district of IoK.

According to Kashmir Media service, the troops killed the youth during a cordon and search operation in Kellam area of the district. The operation was jointly launched by Indian army’s 9 Rashtriya Rifles, Central Reserve Police Force and Special Operation Group of police. The troops also destroyed a house during the operation.

Dozens were injured when troops fired pellets on protesters in the village, who were protesting against the operation and subsequent killing of the youth by the Indian forces in the area.

The occupying forces have suspended internet and phone services in the district with train services being suspended in South Kashmir.