Decades of mistrust between Indo-Pak cannot change overnight: General Naravane

There has been an atmosphere of mistrust between Pakistan and India for decades. This situation cannot change overnight. If they continue to observe the ceasefire, prevent terrorists from being pushed across India. If aid to terrorist organizations operating in Jammu and Kashmir stops reaching, then these steps will gradually build trust.

This was stated by Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane, who is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday before leaving for Delhi in the Kashmir Valley. He said that the responsibility of building trust completely now rests entirely on Pakistan. He said that it has often been seen that Pakistan talks of ceasefire against terrorism but does not shy away from providing help to terrorists operating in Kashmir. If Pakistan wants India's trust, then it will have to stick to its word.

Before leaving for Delhi, the Chief of Army Staff visited forward areas in the Kashmir Valley to take stock of the security arrangements there. He asked the Indian troops deployed along the Line of Control to maintain a tight vigil. He gave clear instructions to take all possible steps to end terrorist activities and maintain peace in the Valley.