Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited forward troops along Line of Control

Rawalpindi, April 29, 2020 (PPI-OT): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited forward troops along Line of Control (LOC). COAS was briefed about latest situation, Indian troops’ frequent Cease Fire Violations deliberately targeting innocent civilians along LOC and Pakistan Army’s response.

Appreciating operational preparedness and high morale of troops, COAS lauded officers and men for continued vigilance and professionalism. Blatant atrocities by Indian occupation forces on innocent Kashmiris and unethical targeting of civil population in AJ and K is unacceptable. Indian provocations are a threat to regional peace and stability, COAS emphasised.

Indian Army shall always get befitting response to CFVs. Pakistan Army shall protect innocent civilians along LOC and defend honour, dignity and territorial integrity of motherland at all costs, COAS reiterated. COAS also appreciated the formation for strict adherence to COVID protocols and proactive assistance to Govt of AJ and K in fighting Corona. Army will continue to support National effort against pandemic, COAS concluded. Corps Commander Rawalpindi Corps, Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas received COAS at the LOC.

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