Srinagar, May 10 (KNS)
In a significant development, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the resumption of ceasefire between India and Pakistan, stating that the move—though much needed—came a few days too late to prevent the tragic loss of precious lives across border areas.
According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), CM Omar Abdullah on Saturday confirmed that the Pakistani Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) had reached out to his Indian counterpart, signaling a formal resumption of the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control.
"Had this decision been taken just two or three days earlier, we could have saved many innocent lives," the Chief Minister told KNS, underlining the heavy toll the recent cross-border shelling has taken in districts like Poonch, Rajouri, and Tangdar.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
He noted the scale of devastation in these areas, stressing that the government’s immediate focus now shifts to relief and rehabilitation of the affected population.
Welcoming the diplomatic breakthrough, Abdullah added, “This ceasefire will not only save lives but also ensure the resumption of halted flights and enable our Haj pilgrims to travel without disruption.” (KNS)