A file photo of Indian PM Manmohan Singh. PHOTO: AFP
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday India wanted peaceful existence with its neighbours but the recent incident of alleged beheading by Pakistani troops was “against the norms of civilised international behaviour” and “unacceptable”, the Press Trust of India reports.
Addressing a conference of governors in New Delhi, Singh said there is a need to recognise that India’s neighbourhood is “characterised by growing instability and uncertainty” and that capabilities of armed forces and police are being “constantly strengthened” to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges.
“We remain committed to working for good relations and peaceful existence with our neighbours. However, we are also firm in our resolve to deal effectively with any threat to our country,” he said.
Referring to beheading of Indian soldier by Pakistani troops in Jammu and Kashmir, Singh said, “Incidents like the one that took place on the line of control (LoC) last month are against the norms of civilized international behaviour and are simply unacceptable to us.”
Published in The Express Tribune, February 13th, 2013.
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Dear Pakistan,
I simply don't understand locus standi of your country on Kashmir. Pakistan was also donated out of India and how can an donated country claim more from its master parent.
You shall also be reminded about the fact that India is restrained in its actions against your country's misdeeds. You people have illegally occupied parts of Kashmir - Azad Kashmir and Gilgit. Alhamdulillah they shall be part of my great country India again.
We will kick-out all separatist out of Kashmir. Insha Allah.
@Clear Black Bag: What about 1999? Oh I forgot. You actually won Kargill right? India does not attack but it has. In the past and will in the future defend itself. Noone in India used the term war- neither Air Chief, COAS, defense minister, foreign minister or Pm. The only person to use the term war was HRK.
Beheading has actually happened. It is not "alleged"
The illegal, immoral and unethical Indian occupation of Kashmir against the wishes of Kahsmiri and against UN resolutions people is totally unacceptable
I agree.
“We remain committed to working for good relations and peaceful existence with our neighbours. However, we are also firm in our resolve to deal effectively with any threat to our country,” he said. Referring to beheading of Indian soldier by Pakistani troops in Jammu and Kashmir, Singh said, “Incidents like the one that took place on the line of control (LoC) last month are against the norms of civilized international behaviour and are simply unacceptable to us.” How masterly,cleverly and shamefully Manmohan Singh is camouflaging Indian army's LoC's violations and crimes by accusing the only Pakistan army's troops of LoC's violations and unsuccessfully trying to prove Indian army as the angel,sinless and innocent and in other words threatening Pakistan for severe consequences by using these words "However, we are also firm in our resolve to deal effectively with any threat to our country" *and considering that Pakistan is our subservient and subordinate and also considering Pakistan peace efforts and talks as Pakistan's weakness,coercion and compulsion.We are fully and mentally ready to face any insurgency from India and Alhamdo Lillah we have full capability to defend Pakistan by the blessings of Allah Almighty.So if India is in any misunderstanding and misconception then India can test its armed forces' capabilities and abilities and never consider Pakistan like Pakistan was in 1965 and 1971.....