New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday has welcomed the decision of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. He said it was better late than never, but highlighted the losses India suffered in the recent tensions observed between the armed forces of the two nations.
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump claimed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ‘full’ and ‘immediate’ ceasefire after talks mediated by the US.
The directors general 0f military operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday (May 10), Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the massive development.
While Abdullah welcomed the decision of ceasefire, he pointed out that it should have been a bit earlier as it would have saved lives of civilians as five people were reportedly killed in the Jammu’s Rajouri, including the death of J&K senior government official Raj Kumar Thapa and a two-year-old girl.
“I welcome from the depths of my heart the announcement made by Government of India spokesperson about restoration of ceasefire between India and Pakistan,” Abdullah told reporters at his residence.
“Better late than never but had this ceasefire come two or three days earlier, perhaps the bloodshed we saw and the precious lives we lost, would have been safe,” he added.
Abdullah promised to compensate to all those who suffered during the whole period. He also included the ones with injuries.
“It is now the duty of J-K government to provide relief and compensation to those who have suffered during this period. We have announced compensation for the loss of precious lives. Now we will have to compensate those who have been injured as well,” Abdullah added.
The chief minister said there has been lot of devastation caused by cross border shelling and attacks in Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri, Tangdhar and other border areas.
(With agency inputs)
