Indian provocations threat to regional peace and stability: COAS.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday visited forward troops deployed along Line of Control (LoC), said a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations.

Army’s media wing said the COAS was briefed about the latest situation, Indian Cease Fire Violations deliberately targeting innocent civilians along LoC and recent targeting of UN vehicle by Indian troops against all international norms and conventions.

Appreciating operational preparedness and high morale of troops, COAS lauded officers and men for continued vigilance and professionalism, the ISPR said.

“Indian provocations particularly recent targeting of UNMOGIP vehicles are a threat to regional peace and stability,” the COAS emphasised.

The COAS said Indian Army shall always get a befitting response to any misadventure or aggression.

“Pakistan Army shall take measures to protect innocent civilians along LOC and defend honour, dignity & territorial integrity of motherland at all costs,” the COAS reiterated.

Corps Commander Rawalpindi Corps, Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas received COAS at the LoC.