However, it admitted that activity in the militant launching pads across the Line of Control has increased. “There are lessons which we learn from such incidents...The various agencies will investigate it so that the people behind these attacks are brought to book,” General Officer Commanding of 15 Corps Lt General Subrata Saha told reporters on the sidelines of a function. He said the policemen were unarmed and attending to a normal civil case when the militants attacked them. “We offer our deep condolences to the families of these brave cops,” he said.
Replying to a question, Lt Gen Saha said the spurt in militant attacks cannot be termed as resurgence or revival of militancy in the Valley. “It would be resurgence of militancy had it come to zero,” he added.
Asked about revocation of the controversial AFSPA from Kashmir, the Army officer said the matter was being discussed by the state government and the Centre. “Let them decide on it... we will do our job,” he said.
‘will not tolerate ceasefire violation’
Sending out a strong message to insurgent groups active in the North East, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the Centre will not tolerate any violation of ceasefire agreement. “If any group violates ceasefire agreement, action will be taken against them. No group can operate outside the ceasefire operation area,” Rijiju said replying to questions by the media on the ambush of an army convoy by suspected NSCN in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh on April 2 last in which 3 jawans were killed.
Replying to a question, Lt Gen Saha said the spurt in militant attacks cannot be termed as resurgence or revival of militancy in the Valley. “It would be resurgence of militancy had it come to zero,” he added.
Asked about revocation of the controversial AFSPA from Kashmir, the Army officer said the matter was being discussed by the state government and the Centre. “Let them decide on it... we will do our job,” he said.
‘will not tolerate ceasefire violation’
Sending out a strong message to insurgent groups active in the North East, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the Centre will not tolerate any violation of ceasefire agreement. “If any group violates ceasefire agreement, action will be taken against them. No group can operate outside the ceasefire operation area,” Rijiju said replying to questions by the media on the ambush of an army convoy by suspected NSCN in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh on April 2 last in which 3 jawans were killed.