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Indian troops on the move in northern Kashmir: Pakistan
Islamabad, Aug 19: Unusual Indian troop movements have been observed in northern Kashmir in the icy Kargil heights, the scene of a two-month battle between India and Pakistan four years ago, the Military here said today.
Islamabad, Aug 19: Unusual Indian troop movements
have been observed in northern Kashmir in the icy Kargil
heights, the scene of a two-month battle between India and
Pakistan four years ago, the Military here said today.
"There is some kind of movement in the Drass and Kargil sectors," Military spokesman Major General Shaukat Sultan told.
"There is some kind of movement in the Drass and Kargil sectors," Military spokesman Major General Shaukat Sultan told.
"We are keeping a close eye on all developments and we
are prepared for any eventuality."
Intelligence officials quoted by the state-run Associated
Press of Pakistan (APP) also alleged an "increased movement of
troops and other related activity" in Drass and Kargil.
A western diplomat told the Indian troop movements,
monitored also by international observers, were "more than
routine".
Bureau Report