Srinagar: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the country’s forces are capable of responding to ceasefire violations along the Line of Control by Pakistan. Jaitley, who arrived here on a two-day visit to Jammu Kashmir, said he will review security related matters with the state government and officers involved in the security grid.
Asked about ceasefire violations, including the one ahead of his visit, the Defence Minister said “our forces are capable of responding to it”. Jaitley was speaking to reporters at the Raj Bhavan, where he will be staying overnight. Accompanied by Army chief General Bikram Singh, Jaitley arrived here on his maiden visit since assuming charge as Defence Minister last month and is slated to meet Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. (PTI)
