NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today commended the armed forces for showing utmost restraint in tackling terrorists in Kashmir Valley despite “grave provocation” and stressed on the need to maintain vigil on borders as well as keeping assets in readiness.
In a customary address to the armed forces, the Defence Minister lauded them for the “strong and daring” response to the terrorists attack on the Pathankot air base and for effectively repulsing ceasefire violations as well as infiltration attempts in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Our armed forces have shown utmost restraint in tackling terrorists in Kashmir Valley despite grave provocations,” he said in his address on the All India Radio on the eve of Independence Day.
“You have also effectively repulsed all ceasefire violations in Jammu & Kashmir from across the border and attempts of terrorists to infiltrate into the country with nefarious designs,” he added. (AGENCIES)
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