Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony has said that the armed forces are free to appropriately respond to the developing situation at the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
Talking to the reporters, Antony said, "The armed forces have freedom to respond to the developing situation there appropriately.”
Antony was here for the launch of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The vessel was launched by Antony's wife Elizabeth.
It is noted that five Indian soldiers were killed in an ambush at the LoC last week. The issue created much hue and cry and opposition created storm in Parliament.
According to a defence spokesman, Pakistani troops violated the bilateral ceasefire thrice since Sunday.
Opposition leaders accused the Defence Minster that his statement was not matched with the defence ministry releases.
(With inputs form IANS)
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