Srinagar: There are no indications of an increase in militant recruitment during the unilateral ceasefire by the Centre in Kashmir, but Pakistan is still trying to push ultras from across the LoC into the valley, a top Army official said here today.
General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General A K Bhatt also noted that people of Kashmir have responded well to the Centre’s announcement of non-initiation of combat operations (NICO) during Ramzan and some peace has been achieved in the valley.
‘Since the ceasefire, some peace has been achieved and the public has responded well to it. We will be happy if there is no civil casualty in these 30 days of Ramzan,’ he said.
The GoC said any decision regarding extension of ceasefire will have to be taken by the government but the Army was ready to implement any such decision.
‘That decision has to be taken by the government and we are ready to implement any such decision,’ he said.
Asked about infiltration attempts from across the LoC, Lt Gen Bhatt said there were attempts by Pakistan, but the troops were deployed to stop them.
‘That decision has to be taken by the government and we are ready to implement any such decision,’ he said.
Asked about infiltration attempts from across the LoC, Lt Gen Bhatt said there were attempts by Pakistan, but the troops were deployed to stop them.