Q. 11 Violation of ceasefire by Pakistan

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

(a) the number of violation of ceasefire by Pakistan during the last one year along with the number of our soldiers killed;
(b) whether Government of India has protested to Pakistan strongly in this regard; and
(c) if so, the result thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER THE MINISTER FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI SALMAN KHURSHID)

(a) to (c) As on date there have been 195 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control this year; 10 Indian soldiers have also been killed along the Line of Control.

Government continues to take all necessary measures to ensure the security and territorial integrity of our nation.

India has repeatedly emphasized, including at the highest level, the need for Pakistan to uphold the sanctity of the Line of Control and abide by its ceasefire commitment of 2003 along the international border and line of control. This also includes Pakistan ending transgressions along the Line of Control. During the meeting between the Prime Minister and Prime Minister of Pakistan on the sidelines of UNGA on September 29, 2013, the Prime Minister has emphasized that restoration of peace and tranquillity along the Line of Control and International Boundary is a precondition for forward movement in the bilateral relationship.

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