Shun aggressive actions, cut troops: India to Pakistan

NEW DELHI: In top-level military talks on Monday evening, India asked Pakistan to desist from any further aggressive action along LoC and international boundary as well as reduce the number of its troops and heavy weapon systems mobilised in forward locations along the western front.

Indian DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai and his Pakistani counterpart Maj Gen Kashif Abdullah discussed in detail the modalities for implementing the truce on ceasing hostilities, which had come into effect on May 10, over the hotline.

"Issues related to continuing the commitment that both sides must not fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive and inimical action against each other were discussed at DGMO talks," the Indian Army said in a brief statement.

"It was also agreed that both sides consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas," it added.