Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry summoned India’s charge d’affaires on Saturday to formally protest the killing of two Pakistani civilians by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel along the international border. The ministry said the incident occurred on Friday in the Bedian sector, where two civilians were killed and a third wounded.

In an official statement, Pakistan condemned the use of "unprovoked and lethal force" by the BSF against unarmed civilians, describing the actions as unjustified and grossly disproportionate. The ministry emphasized that the loss of life was tragic and called on India to refrain from similar actions.

India’s government did not immediately respond to the allegations. However, Indian media outlets cited security officials suggesting the killings took place during an attempted infiltration across the border, which Indian forces said they successfully prevented.

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry strongly rejected the characterization of the deceased as infiltrators, insisting that the victims were civilian noncombatants. The incident adds to longstanding tensions along the India-Pakistan border, which has seen frequent exchanges of fire and disputes over sovereignty.

The Bedian sector, located along the often-contested international border between the two countries, remains a flashpoint for security incidents amid political and military disputes. The recent deaths mark another escalation in hostilities that have persisted despite calls for restraint by regional and international actors.