Anguished CM slams Pakistan

SRINAGAR: Having advocated for the peace dialogue with Pakistan time and again in recent past, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday minced no word as she launched a scathing attack on the enemy nation for violating ceasefire along the IB in Jammu region, saying Islamabad has shown no respect for the fasting month of Ramzan.

She also expressed her condolences to the family of victims of Pakistan shelling while asserting that Pakistan has to reciprocate to India’s truce.

"Continued firing on the border in Jammu is cause of pain & worry. Sad that while our country took the lead in starting peace initiatives with cessation of operations during Ramzan, Pakistan has shown no respect whatsoever for this holy month," she said in a series of tweets.

The chief minister said Pakistan will have to reciprocate the peace initiatives taken by the Centre by announcing cessation of operations during the fasting month.

"Pakistan will have to reciprocate & contribute to efforts for lasting peace. Everyone must realise that violence is a zero sum game. My deepest condolences to families of victims," she added.