RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Kashmiris in Indian Occupied Kashmir are bravely facing Indian atrocities under continued siege.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations, the army chief was addressing the troops during his visit along Line of Control on Wednesday. He said Pakistan will never leave the Kashmiri people alone and play our rightful role at whatever cost.
During the visit, the army chief was briefed on the prevailing situation, Indian ceasefire violations deliberately targeting civilians and response by the Pakistan Army.
“Kashmiris in IOJK are bravely facing Indian atrocities under continued siege. We shall never leave them alone and play our rightful role at whatever cos,” the COAS was quoted as saying.
The miseries of millions of Kashmiris continue unabated as the strict lockdown imposed by the Indian government has entered the 73rd day despite the partial restoration of post-paid mobile phone services.
Earlier today, Pakistan summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Foreign Office and lodged a strong protest over recent ceasefire violations on the Line of Control.
In a recent ceasefire violation by Indian forces at Nezapir Sector three civilians were martyred and eight others sustained serious injuries.
COAS visited troops along LOC. Briefed on situation, Indian CFVs deliberately targeting civilians & response.
“Kashmiris in IOJ&K are bravely facing Indian atrocities under continued siege. We shall never leave them alone and play our rightful role at whatever cost”, COAS. pic.twitter.com/wJ2eukA5cc— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) October 16, 2019
