Indian claims of militant presence along LOC aimed at spreading unrest in AJK, says army chief

Published March 24, 2017
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visiting the Line of Control. -ISPR
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visiting the Line of Control. -ISPR

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said Indian 'propaganda' regarding presence of militants along the Line of Control (LOC) is aimed at spreading unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations.

He added that the 'propaganda' spread by India will “never succeed”.

“Pakistan Army shall continue to ensure protection and security of people along LOC,” said the army chief.

Bajwa directed the military to ensure progress and development works in the area in coordination with the government of AJK, added the ISPR statement.

The army chief was on a visit to the LOC in Kel sector and also visited a forward post at Sharda.

He was briefed on the situation along the LOC by General Officer Commanding Murree Major General Azhar Abbas.

The army chief was also apprised regarding Army's support to ongoing housing and population census.

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