India prepared to face offensive military action: army chief
Xinhua, September 1, 2015 Adjust font size:
Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh said Tuesday India is prepared to face offensive military action at its borders, said local media.
The army chief said New Delhi is aware of the need to remain prepared, when speaking at a three-service seminar on the 1965 India-Pakistan War, said local daily The Hindu online.
He said a very high level of operational preparedness at all times has become part of India's strategy.
"There is recognition that the swift short nature of future wars is likely to offer limited warning time," he was quoted as saying.
The Army Chief's comments came against the backdrop of alleged ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Kashmir. "As we look ahead we can see that our threats and challenges become more complex. As a result the commitments of the Indian Army have increased manifold in scope and intensity in past few years. The frequent ceasefire violations and infiltration bids by our western neighbor always remain live and active,"he said.
India has accused Pakistan of repeatedly violating a 2003 ceasefire agreement in Kashmir, where the situation remains volatile.
About 10 civilians have been killed by shellings of Pakistan army in Kashmir over the past several weeks, said Indian military.
Pakistan has also accused Indian troops of violating the ceasefire agreement in Kashmir and killing over a dozen civilians in cross-border shellings. Endi