India has registered its strong protest at the continued unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces along the Line of Control and the International Boundary which are in contravention to the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding. Sources said that New Delhi has  also conveyed its strong concerns at the continued support being extended by the Pakistan forces for cross border infiltration of terrorists, including through covering fire.

Sources said, despite these concerns having been shared, including through the channel of Directors General of Military Operations, the Pakistan forces have not ceased such activities. This year, till June, 14 Indians have been killed and 88 Indians have been injured in more than 2,432 unprovoked ceasefire violations carried out by Pakistan forces.