-Visits forward areas at Chamb Sector along LoC
-Inspects latest operational situation including Indian CFVs
-Emphasizes upon troops to ‘remain steadfast, discharge your duties with utmost sincerity and devotion’
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited forward areas at Chamb Sector along Line of Control (LoC) where he was briefed about the latest situation after the ceasefire violations by Indian troops, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.
“COAS visited forward areas at Chamb Sector along LOC. COAS Bajwa was briefed on latest operational situation including Indian CFVs deliberately targeting local residents living near LOC,” the army’s media wing said in a statement.
While interacting with officers and men, the COAS appreciated troops for a continued vigil and remarkable operational preparedness.
The ISPR said that COAS emphasized upon troops to extend all-out support to local population affected by unprovoked Indian ceasefire violations.
“Remain steadfast, discharge your duties with utmost sincerity and devotion”, the COAS Bajwa was quoted as saying by the ISPR.
It is pertinent to mention here that Indian forces along the LoC and the Working Boundary (WB) have been continuously targeting civilian populated areas with artillery fire, heavy-caliber mortars and automatic weapons. This year, India has committed 2,341 ceasefire violations to date, resulting in the martyrdom of 18 people and serious injuries to 188 innocent civilians, according to FO Spokesperson Zahid Hafiz Chaudhry.
Earlier, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday ordered immediate inquiry to determine the facts of the recent “Karachi incident”, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement.
According to the military’s media wing, the army chief directed Karachi Corps commander to immediately inquire into the circumstances to determine the facts and report back as soon as possible. The statement came moments after Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari held a press conference at Bilawal House in Karachi and asked General Bajwa to hold an inquiry into the recent “Karachi incidents”.
Following the army chief’s directives, Bilawal expressed his appreciation for the prompt action.
“The Chairman PPP expressed his appreciation to the COAS for taking prompt notice of the Karachi incident and his assurance of conducting a transparent inquiry on the incident,” read a tweet posted from PPP’s official Twitter handle.
The tweet added that COAS Bajwa had spoken to Bilawal over the phone regarding the incident, which has now led to demoralisation in the Sindh Police.
