Zero Tolerance for Ceasefire Violations: Army Chief to Pakistan
Defence News Bureau: As many as 3,289 violations of a truce deal reached in November 2003 were recorded last year, the highest in 16 years.
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Zero Tolerance for Ceasefire Violations: Army Chief to Pakistan Defence News Bureau | Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Monday reaffirmed India’s “zero tolerance” policy against ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops and attempts by terrorists to infiltrate Kashmir from across the border.
Ceasefire violations in Jammu and Kashmir have increased, and the Indian Army has said it had recorded as many as 2,542 breaches until June 30 this year. On Sunday, Pakistan initiated cross-border firing in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri and Kirni and Qasba sectors of Poonch.
As many as 3,289 violations of a truce deal reached in November 2003 were recorded last year, the highest in 16 years.
“The COAS (chief of army staff) reinstated the fact of zero tolerance against the ceasefire violations by Pakistan and infiltration attempts by terrorists,” Lieutenant Colonel Devender Anand, the defence ministry spokesperson, said in a statement. Also read : 2 Jaish terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter, one woman injured
“He further highlighted that all …
