RAWALPINDI
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that continuous vigil and readiness to counter all threats and contingencies is vital for ensuring security along the Line of Control (LoC).
The chief of army staff said this during his visit to forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) on Thursday, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Gen Bajwa interacted with the troops deployed along the LoC in Kot Kotera sector and appreciated their combat readiness and high state of morale. The army chief was briefed on the ground situation along the LoC and operational preparedness of the formation, the ISPR said.
Earlier, on arrival at the LoC, the COAS was received by Corps Commander Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza.
It is interesting to note that Chief of Army Staff General Bajwa’s visit to the LoC comes two days after an unconfirmed Indian video came to light where Indian troops were seen issuing warning to the Pakistani troops for alleged illegal construction along the LoC.
India on Tuesday last raised strong objections to alleged Pakistan’s attempts to build bunkers at the LoC. Hindutva-inspired Indian Republic TV showed videos of constructions on the Pakistani side in the Teetwal village of Kupwara district.
In the video whose authenticity is yet to be confirmed, the Indian side can be heard sending a warning to the Pakistan Army, asking it to stop the constructions or face the consequences. “Stop this construction. We have been raising this matter, by request since yesterday. But we will not keep requesting, because we know what other route we can take to stop this,” heard the warning from the Indian side.
Speaking to Republic TV, Defence Expert Major Gen PK Sehgal (Retd) said, “Pakistan does not seem to understand the niceties of any agreement whatsoever. Indians have cautioned them to not do so but we will have to take action if Pakistan does not come to its senses. Teetwal is a very sensitive zone, under no circumstance will we allow them to build bunkers.”
