Issuing a stern warning to Pakistan Army, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General MM Naravane on Friday said options short of war are available to us to provide befitting response to our adversaries.
Without mincing any words, General Naravane also said, "In keeping with our national strategy, the Indian Army remains prepared to undertake operations across the full spectrum of conflict and is prepared for every contingency.
Standing in the backdrop of North Kashmir's mountain range in Kupwara sector, General Naravane also exposed the role of Pakistan Army in fomenting trouble in the region. He said, It is very unfortunate that at a time when the whole world and India is fighting the menace of this pandemic, our neighbour continues to foment trouble for us.
“While we are busy not only helping our own citizens but the rest of the world by sending medical teams and exporting medicines, on the other hand, Pakistan is only exporting terror. This doesn’t augur well,” he added.
Gen Naravane was sharing his assessment about the prevailing security situation after winding up his two day long visit to Jammu&Kashmir.
Speaking to ANI, General Naravane said, "We have evolved a strategy of resolute punitive response against sponsored terrorism. Acts of terror will not be tolerated and perpetrators will be punished. The onus remains with Pakistan to bring peace in the region. Unless Pakistan gives up its policy of state sponsored terrorism, we will continue to respond with impunity and precision.
Referring to recent spike in ceasefire violations along the line of control, he said, the five commandos, as well as five terrorists, were killed on April 5 when the troops prevented the group from sneaking into the Kashmir Valley from Keran sector.
He said, Infiltration attempts in areas where the snow levels are still very high indicate Pakistan Army complicity & nefarious designs. Intelligence reports suggest that all launch pads across the LC are active.
Reaching out to people of Jammu&Kashmir, General Naravane said, Pakistan claims to be a friend of Kashmiris and I want to ask what sort of friend resort to killing and spread terror. "I have come over to meet our Awam and reassure them of our commitment and support in ensuring peace, prosperity and stability to the region".
According to official sources, " between January and March 2020, Pakistan army has resorted to over 1100 ceasefire violations.