Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited troops on Line of Control (LOC) at Mattewala, Munaawar Sector. On the occasion, the general officer commanding (GOC) briefed him about operational situation.
While appreciating operational readiness of the troops, Bajwa directed that unprovoked Indian Cease Fire Violations (CFVs) must be responded effectively. He said that our soldiers are known for their professional competence, motivation and selfless devotion for defence of our motherland and are the backbone of Pakistan Army.
He said that Indian CFVs have a design. On one side it is an effort to divert world’s attention from atrocities against Kashmiris; on the other, it is an attempt to dilute our response against terrorism and militancy.
The targeting of civilians along LOC is deliberate and highly reprehensible. We are fully aware of Indian design and her support to terrorism in Pakistan and the region. Indian spy Kulbhushan Yadev is one such evidence of these efforts and his case will be taken to the logical conclusion.
The COAS said that army will do its duty to protect people of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir against all forms of aggression. We will continue our solidarity with people of Indian Occupied Kashmir who are struggling for their right to self-determination.
Earlier on arrival at the LOC, Bajwa was received by Commander Rawalpindi Corps Lt Gen Nadeem Raza.