Violating the ceasefire continuously, Army Chief Rawat warns Pakistan to stop infiltration

New Delhi, May 26: Reviewing the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat looked into the stock of operational preparedness by the Indian Army at the borders. Accusing Pakistan of continuously violating the ceasefire, the Army Chief said that if Pakistan wants peace with India, then it should take the initiative of stopping the infiltration.

Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat said that India wants peace at borders but Pakistan continuously violates ceasefire that causes loss of life and property. He said that in such a situation, Indian Army is left with no other option but to retaliate. However, Gen. Rawat said that if Pakistan wants peace, then it should take the initiative of stopping infiltration.

Talking to the media in Pahalgam, Gen Rawat said, the suspension of combat operations in Jammu and Kashmir can be extended further if the atmosphere of peace continues in the state, but any action by terrorists would trigger a rethink immediately. The Army chief said the suspension of anti-militancy operations in the state is an attempt to make people realize the benefits of peace.

The Army chief is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the prevailing security situation in the Kashmir valley. The Union home ministry had announced on May 16 that security forces would not launch any operations in J&K during the holy month of Ramzan. However, the security forces reserve the right to retaliate if attacked or if essential to protect the lives of innocent people.