‘Onus of ceasefire’s longevity is on Pak’

Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said on Thursday there have been very few incidents of violence or stone-pelting in Kashmir and the ceasefire with Pakistan is holding on the Line of Control (LoC), adding that onus of holding the ceasefire lies on Pakistan. Addressing reporters during his two-day visit to Kashmir, he said all necessary steps for smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra have been taken by the army, but the decision about the yatra will be taken by the civil administration. On the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, which has crossed 100 days, the army chief said, “The ceasefire, as of now, is holding and the onus of further holding the ceasefire rests squarely with Pakistan. We are willing to observe the ceasefire as long as they do so.”