Pakistan is trying to ‘bleed India with a thousand cuts’: Rajnath Singh India News – Times of India

Srinagar: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on thursday Pakistan Relentlessly trying to disturb the peace in J&K through its vision of “Blow up India with a thousand cuts”, and has warned that if attempts are made to hurt the unity and integrity of the nation, it will be smashed. Answer will be given. Singh is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday.
“Our neighbor has always resorted to anti-India activities. Terrorist activities were seen in Jammu and Kashmir earlier also. Now, Pakistan is constantly trying to disturb peace in the country through its approach of ‘bleeding India with a thousand cuts’,” Singh said while addressing the security forces in Baramulla district. He said that despite Pakistan’s best efforts, terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir have come down in recent times.
After his arrival, Singh visited forward areas of Jammu and Kashmir and took stock of the security situation along the Line of Control.LoC), said an official statement.
Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pandey, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt Gen Upendra DwivediGOC 15 Corps Lt Gen AS Aujla and GOC 19 Infantry Division Major General Ajay Chandpuria accompanied the Defense Minister and briefed him about the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces.
Later, Singh interacted with the personnel of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
On his arrival at 15th Corps Headquarters, Singh was briefed by Lt Gen Aujla about the overall security situation along the Line of Control and hinterland. He was also briefed about the measures taken for the security of the Amarnath Yatra.
The Defense Minister was briefed about the ongoing ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control, development works on area fortifications, anti-infiltration grids, operational preparedness and military-civilian engagement in the border areas, the statement said.
Appreciating the security forces for efficiently discharging their responsibilities even in challenging circumstances, Singh described their valor and enthusiasm as remarkable. “He commended the security personnel for serving the country with indomitable courage and dedication and instilling a sense of national pride among the people, especially the youth,” the statement said.
“Our neighbor has always resorted to anti-India activities… Due to the tireless efforts of personnel of CAPF, BSF, CRPF and J&K Police, there has been a significant drop in the number of (terrorist) activities in the Union Territory recently, ” They said.
“Pakistan is constantly trying to disturb peace in the country through its approach of ‘bleeding India with a thousand cuts’,” he said. But, our security forces are such a protective shield for this country that whoever tries to break it, he bleeds himself. The country has great faith in our forces, who are always ready to deal with any situation.
He said that India is a peace loving country, which has given the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the whole world is one family) to the world. “We have not tried to hurt any country in any way or try to take over an inch of land,” he said. Armed forces will give a befitting reply.
Singh exuded confidence that the armed forces would face the challenges of the future with full strength and their valor and dedication would build a bright future for the country, the statement said.
He appreciated the excellent synergy by all sections of the civil administration, J&K Police, CAPFs and other security agencies in presenting a ‘Total Sarkar’ approach, which has resulted in an improvement in the security situation, which has been instrumental in promoting a new era of development. suited for. Union Territory
Raksha Mantri highlighted that this was the beginning of a new era of development, peace and prosperity in Kashmir and commended the 15 Corps for their high level of morale and contribution towards peace building in Jammu and Kashmir.