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PM talks tough, says no dialogue with Pak till border firing continues 10/8/2014 11:53:10 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Oct 8: In the wake of ceasefire violations along the border in Jammu and Kashmir, India has cleared that talks with Islamabad will not be possible unless Pakistan stops cross-border firing. According to reports, New Delhi has responded strongly, conveying the Indian leadership's resolve and ability to deal with Pakistan. Escalating their operation, the Pakistani troops today continued to target security outposts along the entire 192-km International Border in Jammu and Kashmir. Two women of a family were today killed and 15 others injured in heavy mortar shelling and firing by Pakistani troops, taking the death toll to eight in the continued ceasefire violations by Pakistan for more than a week. In retaliation to Pakistan targeting civilian habitations in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Home Ministry has put on hold a scheduled flag meeting between Pakistan and Indian paramilitary forces to discuss the recent hostilities. Meanwhile, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a high-level meeting, attended by Home Secretary Anil Goswami, Intelligence Bureau chief Syed Asif Ibrahim, BSF representatives, on the situation in border. Goswami was briefed about the situation by Director General (DG) of the Border Security Force, DK Pathak. After the meeting, Doval briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation along the International Border and Line of Control. Also, Home Minister Rajnath Singh talked to the BSF DG twice today. The Minister is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and apprise him of the situation at the border. Union Minister of State (PMO) Jitendra Singh, who represents the Udhampur Lok Sabha seat in Parliament, visited the border areas to take stock of the situation. According to reports, the number of casualties on the Pakistani side are higher than those recorded on the Indian side. Stunned by India's strong retaliation, Islamabad is embarrassed by the Pakistani army's miscalculation. The Pakistani army will now reportedly try to use anti-India fronts like JuD to criticise India's response. In the meantime, the Pakistani army has asked country's TV channels not to telecast news on damage due to firing along International Border and LoC. The Pakistan Rangers targeted 50 Border out Posts (BoPs) and 35 hamlets overnight along the 192-km boundary.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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