Indian Army warns Pakistan of appropriate retaliation if it abets infiltration, violates ceasefire

The Indian Army on Monday warned Pakistan of appropriate retaliatory actions if the country violates ceasefire or continues to abet infiltrations along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir.

Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General AK Bhatt on Monday met his Pakistani counterpart to discuss the current situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and highlighted needless escalations by the the Pakistan Army.

Lt. General A.K. Bhatt conveyed his commitment of ensuring peace and tranquillity which is contingent on Pakistani Army's intentions and actions.

"If Pakistani Army continues to abet infiltrations and cause trans-LC firings, the Indian Army will take appropriate retaliatory," the Indian army said in a statement.

It also said that needless escalations by the Pakistani Army were highlighted.

On the issues raised by Pakistan Army DGMO regarding civilian killings, the Indian Army DGMO conveyed that the Indian Army is a professional and would not harm civilians in any manner.

Director General Military Operations #IndianArmy speaks to his counterpart at 1030 Hrs today. pic.twitter.com/iZvzqay51Q

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Earlier on 26 May 17, a BAT action attempted on an Indian army post by a group of heavily armed intruders through an area under control of a Pak army post in the Uri sector, was successfully intercepted resulting in killing of two intruders whose identities are yet to be established.

In another operation, May 21, alert troops deployed in the Naugam sector eliminated four terrorists thereby foiling a major infiltration bid.