*LAHORE: *Pakistani and Indian forces along the border did not exchangesweets on the occasion of Eidul Fitr in defiance of a long-held traditionover New Delhi’s continued ceasefire violations.
Accounts from the Working Boundary (WB) suggested that border authoritiesof the two countries resumed hostilities on the religious holiday afterIndian soldiers had opened fire on unarmed civilians, targeting them withunprovoked shelling along the WB.
Indian forces regularly broke the ceasefire agreement on the border whichhas resulted in the martyrdom of many innocent people in recent months, andthe exchange of sweets in this tense atmosphere was not appropriate.
Precedence for such an occurrence can be found in the past as well,especially on the Wagah Border. According to reports, the PakistanRangers were on duty and in their check-posts on the occasion of Eid,resolutely defiant and not willing to exchange pleasantries with the Indiansoldiers.
Earlier this week, the Indian Deputy High Commissioner JP Singh wassummoned by the Foreign Office to condemn the ceasefire violations alongthe Line of Control (LoC).
Director General (SA & SAARC) Dr Mohammad Faisal condemned the ceasefireviolation by the Indian forces in the Khuiratta Sector of Jijot Bahadarvillage, which claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy Ayan Zahid.
India continues to engage in ceasefire violations, despite calls forrestraint. In 2018, the Indian forces have already carried out more than335 ceasefire violations along the LoC and the Working Boundary. In 2017,more than 1,970 ceasefire violations were committed.