Addressing a press conference ahead of the Army Day, Gen Dwivedi says the theme of ‘terrorism to tourism’ is gradually taking shape in Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistan is the "epicentre" of terrorism and the cycle of violence in Jammu and Kashmir is being "orchestrated" from that country, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday even as he described the overall situation in the Union Territory as "firmly" under control.

Gen Dwivedi, addressing a press conference ahead of the Army Day, said the theme of ‘terrorism to tourism’ is gradually taking shape in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Army has also been given the go-ahead for emergency procurement for counter-terror operations, he said.

The Chief of Army Staff said that the 2021 "ceasefire" with the Pakistan military is holding up along the Line of Control (LoC) but infiltration attempts from the Pakistani side are continuing.

In a significant move aimed at reducing tensions, the Indian and Pakistani armies on February 25, 2021 announced that they would cease firing across the LoC while recommitting themselves to a 2003 ceasefire agreement.

The violence in Jammu and Kashmir is being "orchestrated" by the "epicentre of terrorism that is Pakistan", Gen Dwivedi said.

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a series of terror attacks in the last few months.

Gen Dwivedi asserted that the situation in the Union Territory is "firmly under control".

Courtesy: The Tribune India : 13th Jan, 2025