New Delhi: India and Pakistan will hold a brigadier-level flag meeting on the Line of Control in the Poonch sector of J&K on Monday in a bid to restore the “sanctity” of the border ceasefire, which has frayed with both sides opening heavy fire at each other in recent months.
“India and Pakistan will hold a flag meeting at Brigade Commander level at Chakan da Bagh crossing point at LoC to address the issue of ceasefire violations,” PRO Defence Northern Command Col S D Goswami said.
The ceasefire violations have escalated in last few days and resulted in large number of civilian casalities and collateral damage to properties. The field commanders from both sides will discuss the modalities to defuse the tense situation, he said.
Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire 23 times in September this year, shelling Indian civilian and military positions using 120 mm, 82 mm mortars, Rocket Projectile Grenades (RPGs) and automatic weapons, according to Indian officials.
Bureau Report
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