Two Pakistani civilians reportedly killed in firing near Kasur border

Two Pakistani civilians were reportedly killed and another injured after Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel opened fire on three Pakistani citizens near the Pakistan-India international border in the Kasur area according to security sources.

Two Pakistani civilians were reportedly killed and another injured after Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel opened fire on three Pakistani citizens near the Pakistan-India international border in the Kasur area according to security sources.

Security sources said the three civilians residents of Ladhar village, had moved only a few steps beyond a border pillar when they were allegedly targeted by the BSF. The sources claimed that the firing took place without warning resulting in the deaths of two unarmed civilians while another person sustained injuries.

According to the sources, all three individuals were unarmed at the time of the incident. The deceased were identified as Azmat Rasool and Mohsin Jatt both residents of Jattan Wali Haveli in Ladhar.

Security sources further alleged that Indian media outlets had described the civilians as infiltrators. The sources rejected that characterization saying that none of the three individuals had attempted to cross the border fence.

The sources also alleged that the incident amounted to a violation of existing border agreements and standard operating procedures governing the conduct of security personnel along the international boundary.

The incident occurred near the Kasur sector of the Pakistan-India international border an area where movement near border markers is subject to security restrictions and established procedures.

The allegations regarding the circumstances of the shooting and the characterization of the three civilians have been attributed to Pakistani security sources. Independent verification of the claims including the precise circumstances that led to the firing was not provided in the report.

The incident comes amid continued security sensitivities along the Pakistan-India border where encounters involving civilians and border security forces can lead to heightened tensions.

Further details about the condition of the injured individual the circumstances surrounding the incident and any official response from Indian authorities were not included in the report.