Ceasefire violated in Sialkot just a day after Pakistan, India hold meeting to defuse tensions
This incident of firing, however, did not result in any casualties.
Firing from the Indian side stopped soon after Pakistan's Chenab Rangers retaliated strongly.
Prior to Wednesday's meeting, which took place between the commanders of the BSF and the Chenab Rangers, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries had spoken on their hotline on Tuesday and agreed to reduce tension along the Line of Control (LoC).
A recent spate of LoC and working boundary violations since July has resulted in casualties and injuries, when Indian troops resorted to "unprovoked" firing. On July 23, the working boundary between India and Pakistan was violated when one person was killed in Shakargarh sector.
On July 20, a man was killed in Mirajke after the Indian BSF allegedly opened fire.
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Dear Pakistan "friends". You forget that your men beheaded our BSF men, or that you fired and killed our men and also civilians. You may have your own spin on the news that is your right to see things as you wish to see them. You also forget that you have been supporting terrorists and helping them into Kashmir from Pakistani occupied Kashmir. Play the victim as much as you like, even pretend that the Mumbai and New Delhi attacks were not from Pakistan. Well lets also say the London bombers were not of Pakistani background or Muslims. Let us all play this game.
Is it getting you anywhere? Now that the Indian armed forces have been given the go a head to retaliate with force, you play the victims. Before you called us cowards, etc. What has changed all of a sudden? Do you also think this type of mentality is going to put food, water and a roof over your heads? Do you think you will have a secure future? The difference between Indians and Pakistani's is very little but it is a big one. You are Indians who are Muslims and we are Indians who remained steadfast in our faith. That difference has caused you to hate. What does that say about you as a people?
Let me also tell you that your future is not looking good and in fact the road to self destruction is paved. We do not have to go to war with you at all, we can wait and know you Pakistani's will self destruct. I am happy for that to happen and if we can assist in that progress I am more then happy to assist in my own way. I am not a friend of Pakistan because my family were killed, forced into Islam and those of us who survived made to India that is my country and Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are occupied Indian lands. You may not like this but it is the truth. Your days are numbered and I do not expect my blunt comments to be published but if they are at least you know the truth.
@Akhtar Baloch: The movement to partition India started in East Bengal which is now Bangladesh. Had it not been for them, there would have been no Pakistan today.
Regarding Baluchistan, Baluch see Punjab as giving away their land and resources to Chinese. They also see that Punjab as taking away their resources, paying pittance to their gas as compared to the prices Pakistan pays for gas from Sindh and importantly, depriving the Baluch of their own resources.
Just recently, Musharaffs lawyer and senior officer of APML said in a live TV show that he is giving some free advice to Nawaz Sharif. He said Nawaz Sharif can end the present long march and demonstrations by PAT and PTI in just five minutes by picking up the phone and calling Musharraf to apologize and asking Musharraf to forgive him for committing a great mistake and that his government is dropping all charges on Musharraf. Now, you read today in ET that Raheel Sharif has asked Nawaz Sharif to hold discussions with PTI and PAT to end their demonstrations. Army wants to free Musharraf but Baluch want him to be hanged. Also Nawaz Sharif is not willing to forget the past. If Musharraf is freed, freedom movement in Baluchistan will only strengthen as Baluch will not forgive it. If Musharraf is punished, Army will overthrow the civilian government as the army will not tolerate their retired General punished for treason.
Regarding the LoC firing, Nawaz Sharif promised several months ago that he will close down all government offices and schools that are within 5 Kms. of LoC. He should do so and Pakistan's army should ensure that the infiltrators are kept far away from the LoC. The schools and government offices near the LoC may be serving as temporary shelters to the terrorists who want to infiltrate to India. There may also be tunnels running through these government offices and schools leading to India.
Previous governments in India were tolerating infiltration of terrorists from Pakistan to India. Modi will not do so. Nor shall the new Indian army chief.
The neverending comedy serial of Tom & Jerry! It´s in the nature of things......
These foolish plans always backfire. Killing of Pakistani and Kashmiri civilians by Indian troops is going to unite us more against India.
Some Indians saying since 40 years about Balochistan 'independence.' Balochistan is no Bangladesh. We have similar language, culture, and outlook as the rest of Pakistan.
Bengalis were always closer to Hindu culture and disliked Arabic/Persian language, but Baloch are strict Muslims who our proud of Islam. Our Baloch language based on Arabic and Persian. Furthermore, 50% Punjab and Sindh are Baloch ethnicity.
India should face the truth for once. India has no claim over Balochistan, its just a distraction point, but Pakistanis (including Baloch) have a legitimate right to Kashmir, Hyderabad, and other regions in India which have majority Muslims.
Indian media supports every aggression, every terrorism support act of their army and government and here our English so called liberal media poses as pseudo liberal at the expense of this country they are eating and earning from. Shame on you people.
@Bob: My dear Brother I will request you to go through Hamidur Rehman Commission report which is easily available and then comment. We need a stable and peaceful Pakistan and pray for the successful early end to operation going on in FATA and Balochistan.
Even though talks were held to 'defuse' tensions but once again India has backed off from its word. Nothing new and nothing unexpected as well.
@Bob: " India never intervened in East Pakistan [Bangladesh], neither are they infiltrating in Baluchistan.
We have Angels as our neighbors, every one in Pakistan should pray two nafal shukrana to Allah for giving us such nice neighbors. "
Yes sir, you should thank Allah for giving neighbors like us.
1) India did not intervene in East Pakistan. That war was started by Pakistan through preemptive aerial strike called operation Chenghiz Khan
2) So far Pakistan has produced zero evidence and only self facepalm moments when it comes to involvement of India in Balochistan.
@ Rudra True .. India never intervened in East Pakistan [Bangladesh], neither are they infiltrating in Baluchistan.
We have Angels as our neighbors, every one in Pakistan should pray two nafal shukrana to Allah for giving us such nice neighbors.
@JD: What response like the one Pakistan gave American during Raymond davis episode. Or the response when Salala was bombed? or the response like 1971? Wake up man. Pakistan does not have the money nor the unity to do anything, Yap is free although!
If reports of international news papers are to be believed, Pakistan is also equally responsible, so it is not we are not at fault. It is in the interest of both the countries to not to engage in these type of situation which are purely motivated by politicians and civilians of both the countries get suffered
Various govt. functionaries in India have already said that India will retaliate more than adequately to the border incidents initiated by Pakistan for the following reaons: 1. Infiltrate militants into India in the cover of fire so that they create problem in the forthcoming J&K Assembly Elections. 2. To deviate the attention of the people from Imran Khan's rallies. 3. To keep the matter hot and let the world know that India withdrew the talks because it does not want peace. The army and BSF commanders have said on TV that they have the govt. nod to deal with the border firing, so Pakistan is going to feel the heat now.
India has no apparent reason to fire at Pakistan other than retaliation. Pakistan has never cited any reason why would Indians fire.
@JD:
Yeah...the kind of response they got in 1971. Seriously, I'd love to see them getting that response. This time Baluchistan, I guess?
@JD: We don't send infiltrators your side to create a Mumbai in mumbai or jk. Why are so many people banned and sanctioned of LET by UN,Uk,Australia,India,Russia? Where do they operate? Ceasefire violation is for them so that when indian army is preoccupied with retaliatory firing,they can send the infiltrators in.
@sharabi: Let's say that your comment is as rational as your name!
This Army Chief is very weak leader that is why Nawaz selected him. Chief sir, having four star on your shoulder does not make you strong. Not only Nawaz will have his way but worse is we will be trampled by India. Nice JOB CHIEF!
Its just a matter of time when these little incidents initiated by India will get a response they'll never forget, inshaAllah.
ok tell me what Indian Government would achieve by Firing? Just inhouse criticism for not taking actions. And what Pakistani Government can achieve by irking tension or start a small conflict with India? Use your logic and you will know the answer
Its not Indians fault, they get excited when they spot civilians esp women for easy prey...
I admire the neutrality of ET even the word "unprovoked " is in inverted commas but have you seen the Indian reports; unashamedly totally supportive of their government's lies.