Armies of India, Pak agree to cease firing along LoC: Defence Ministry
Armies of India, Pak agree to cease firing along LoC: Defence Ministry
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India and Pakistan have to cease firing along the Line of Control and all other sectors with effect from midnight of February 24 to 25. this development came after discussions between the Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan. 

A joint statement issued by the Defence Ministry said, "Both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the Line of Control and all other sectors with effect from midnight of February 24 to 25." The discussion between the two armies took place at a time amid a large number of ceasefire violations were taking place along the LoC and violence levels were going up especially for the villagers living along the LoC on both sides.

The two armies reviewed the situation along the Line of Control and all other sectors. According to the statement, the two DGsMO agreed to address each other's key problems which have the propensity to disturb the peace. During the discussions, both the armies reiterated that existing mechanisms of hotline contact and border flag meetings will be utilised to resolve any unforeseen situation or misunderstanding.

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