Jammu, Feb 13 (NVI): The Indian Army today said the border ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, which started from February 2021, remains “intact” despite “stray incidents” of cross-LoC firing and a recent explosion caused by a suspected IED.
“The ceasefire on the LoC is intact and continues to be observed as per the understanding between both the armies (of India and Pakistan),” the Army said in a post on social media platform X.
“The situation remains stable and being closely monitored. Indian Army maintains high state of alertness and is dominating the LoC,” it said.
Yesterday, the Pakistani side had resorted to firing across the LoC in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch in Jammu. The effective retaliatory firing by the Indian side is believed to have resulted in casualties among the Pakistani soldiers.
The exchange of fire was said to be brief.
Earlier, two days back, an IED, suspectedly planted by terrorists or Pakistani army men from across, exploded near the fencing close to the LoC in Akhnoor sector of Jammu, killing two Indian soldiers, including a Captain, who were patrolling the area.
“Tension due to some stray incidents of cross-LoC firing and a suspected IED blast on one of our ptls (patrols) on the LoC is being dealt with through the established mechanism. No exchange of fire of heavy-calibre weapons has taken place. Minor incidents are not unprecedented along the LoC,” the Indian Army said.
“Concerns have been raised to the Pakistan Army at the appropriate level,” it added.
The ceasefire along the LoC and International Border came into effect from February 24, 2021, after a mutual understanding between the armies of India and Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Singh held again a security review meeting today in Srinagar, a day after holding a similar meeting in Jammu.
Senior officers of J&K Police, intelligence agencies, CAPFs and the Army attended the meeting where Sinha is reported to have given clear directions to the security forces to ensure zero infiltration and zero tolerance for terrorism. (NVI)
