Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 9: Expressing concern over the continuance of violations of ceasefire and no let up in the hostilities by Pakistan even after the change of dispensation there, the former Union Minister of State for Defense and MLA, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta has stressed the need to take note of the happenings keeping in view the events of the past.
Referring to the infiltration bid by the armed terrorists coupled with heavy firing in Poonch Sector on Friday in which one JCO of the Indian Army was killed, Prof Gupta said that it was a height of evil action that Pakistani Army should deny that its troops were not involved in this firing, especially when deadly war like weapons were used.
He pointed out that it was not first time that Pakistan Army employed such tactics. Only few months back the Pakistani troops had intruded in this sector and beheaded two jawans. It was strange approach as the New Delhi did not take the matter much seriously. It was obvious because of the weaknesses of Indian authorities, Pakistan Army continued its provocative and aggressive approach.
Prof Gupta further said that this time the incident of firing and then denial by Pak Army becomes more significant in view of the new Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharief in his fresh statement expressed desire for good relations with India. But there seems no change on the ground.
As far as Pakistan is concerned there was Kargil episode in 1999 when Nawaz Sharief was talking peace with India. Earlier in 1992-93 there was Nawaz Sharief dispensation when the cross border terror in J&K had assumed the alarming proportions and the Indian forces had to make tremendous sacrifices to retrieve the situation.
Prof Gupta observed that mere statements would not work. There being many power centres in Pakistan and the events of the past and the developments in the troubled State of J&K as also the increasing number of infiltration bids along with ceasefire violations should be taken seriously and dealt with firm approach.
He said Pakistan must be made to realize that enough is enough and no more mischief would be tolerated.
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