Pakistan Army troops at high alert along LoC: DG ISPR updates nation

Rawalpindi: Military spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor has said that due to prevailing environment Pakistan Army troops are at high alert along Line of Control with all required safeguards along Eastern Border in place to thwart any Indian aggression.

Updating the nation on the situation, Director General Inter Services Public Relations in a statement said “Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy also continue to stay fully alert.”

During last 48 hours, Indian troops resorted to increased cease fire violations in KOTLI, Khuiratta and Tatta Pani Sectors along LOC, the statement said and added “Pakistan Army troops responding effectively.”

The statement further says Indian deliberate firing on civilians resulted into shahadat of four citizens and two injured.

Pakistan Armed Forces are in a state of readiness for all eventualities.

The military’s media wing also advised the nation, “The public to stay mindful about rumour mills and stay responsible in use of social media.”