RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited forward troops deployed along Line of Control (LOC).

The COAS was briefed about the latest situation, Indian Ceasefire Violations deliberately targeting innocent civilians along LOC and recent targeting of UN vehicles by Indian troops against all international norms and conventions, the ISPR said.

Appreciating operational preparedness and high morale of troops, COAS lauded officers and men for continued vigilance and professionalism. Indian provocations particularly recent targeting of UNMOGIP vehicles are threat to regional peace and stability, the COAS emphasised.

The COAS said that Indian Army shall always get 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, COAS reiterated. Corps Commander Rawalpindi Corps, Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas received COAS at the LOC. NNI