Pak-Indo ceasefire along LoC for last 3 months contributed to feeling of peace, security: Indian Army Chief

According to details, Gen Naravane in an interview said there was a renewed emphasis on observing the ceasefire agreement of 2003 due to the heavy losses of civilian and military lives across the LoC.

"Cessation of firing is in the interest of building trust between the two armies, for giving chance to peace and for the benefit of the population residing along the LoC," he said.

Indian Armed forces Chief said India would like to continue with the ceasefire so that it contributes to stability and improvement in the relationship.

"It is the first step towards the long road of normalisation of relations with Pakistan. From our side, we would like to continue with the ceasefire so that it contributes to stability and improvement in the relationship," he said.

The Indian Military Chief said that India wants to maintain a ceasefire on the LOC and wished the same from the  Pakistani side.

"Cessation of firing is in the interest of building trust between the two armies, for giving chance to peace and for the benefit of the population residing along the LoC," thought Indian Army Chief.

Gen M M Naravane acknowledged that the three-month ceasefire on the LoC has brought about a sense of peace.

In a sudden and significant move aimed at reducing tensions, the Indian and Pakistani armies on February 25 announced that they would cease firing across the LoC while recommitting themselves to a 2003 ceasefire agreement.