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Pakistan summons India envoy over BSF killing of civilians

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry summoned India's chargé d’affaires to protest the BSF killing of two civilians.
The shooting occurred on October 2, 2026 in the Bedian sector near Kasur.
Azmat Rasool and Mohsin Jutt were killed and a third civilian wounded.
Pakistan called the BSF action unprovoked, unjustified, disproportionate and a human-rights violation.
Pakistan demanded an immediate, transparent investigation and disciplinary or legal action.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 Kargil War, sparked by Pakistani incursions into Indian-occupied Kashmir, erupted in May 1999 and ended with India reclaiming the heights. India’s Army, led by General Ved Prakash Malik, lost 527 soldiers; Pakistan’s forces under General Pervez Musharraf suffered about 1,200 casualties, prompting UN Resolution 1172. The October 2, 2026 BSF shooting in Bedian, killing civilians Azmat Rasool and Mohsin Jutt, mirrors the Kargil-era cross-border violence and diplomatic protests. The episode underscores how unresolved 1999 hostilities continue to fuel mistrust, compelling Islamabad to demand investigations and urging New Delhi to adopt stricter engagement protocols.

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Story summary

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry summoned India's chargé d’affaires to protest the BSF killing of two civilians.
The shooting occurred on October 2, 2026 in the Bedian sector near Kasur.
Azmat Rasool and Mohsin Jutt were killed and a third civilian wounded.
Pakistan called the BSF action unprovoked, unjustified, disproportionate and a human-rights violation.
Pakistan demanded an immediate, transparent investigation and disciplinary or legal action.

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