India has registered a strong protest with Pakistan against the targeted killing of two Sikh traders in Peshawar and asked Islamabad to ensure the well-being and protection of Pakistan's minority communities, the government said on Sunday.
"We have seen the reports on brutal killing of two Sikh traders by unidentified armed men in Peshawar. Sadly, this is not the first such case or a rare occurrence," said an external affairs ministry spokesperson.
"We have registered our strong protest with the government of Pakistan on continued targeting of members of the minority community in Pakistan. We call upon the authorities concerned to investigate the matter and take strict action against those responsible for this deplorable incident. We expect that the government of Pakistan, in discharge of its responsibilities, will look after the safety, security and well-being of its minority communities," he added.
