Ceasefire violations a matter of great concern: Khurshid

October 19, 2013 14:51

Terming the ceasefire violations on the LoC as a matter of serious concern, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today said it is not just an issue of diplomacy but also of military relations and maintained that the government is giving it high priority.

"This is the very thing we want to address. This is not just an issue of diplomacy. This is an issue of military relations. The actual on the ground situation is known to the military on both sides," Khurshid told reporters.

Expressing full confidence in the defence forces, the minister said, "We owe a tremendous gratitude to them, both for showing restraint, firmness, determination and for total preparedness to face any onslaught."

Two BSF jawans were yesterday injured as Pakistani troops opened fire at ten border out posts and civilian areas along the International Border in Jammu and Samba districts.

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