COAS lauds operational preparedness of troops along LoC

RAWALPINDI - Chief of Army staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said any LoC violation will be responded with full force in the most effective manner.

He was talking to troops during his visit to Line of Control on Friday.

He said Indian aggressive posture solely aims to divert the attention of the world from atrocities being committed by their troops in Indian occupied Kashmir.

Qamar Bajwa said that core issue of Kashmir will have to be resolved between the two countries in the line with UN resolutions and aspirations of the people of Kashmir, for lasting peace in the region.

On the occasion, he was given a detailed briefing about prevailing security situation at LOC in view of recent violations and escalation by Indian troops

According to ISPR, Qamar Bajwa appreciated troops for their operational readiness and the befitting response given to unprovoked Indian firing in violation of cease fire agreement.

Army Chief directed the troops to keep the highest level of the vigil at all times.

Lt Gen Malik Zafar Iqbal, Commander of 10 Corps received COAS on arrival at Corps headquarter and later accompanied him during his visit to LoC.