Ceasefire a relief, PM acted wisely: Karan Singh

Senior Congress leader Karan Singh today welcomed the pause on hostilities achieved between India and Pakistan, urging the government for working out a rehabilitation package for those affected by Pakistan attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi wisely gave the armed forces a free hand to conduct Operation Sindoor. I congratulate him and all ranks of the armed forces for the efficient manner in which they conducted the whole operation, including the lethal strikes on terrorists’ headquarters in mainland Pakistan as well as their attacks on Pakistan’s military bases, right up to Rawalpindi itself,” Singh said in a statement.

The former Jammu and Kashmir Governor added that the India-Pakistan ceasefire which came on the verge of the conflict further escalating to a lethal level has been a great relief.

“The operation was conducted in a very mature and professional manner and achieved its objective,” said Singh.

He urged the Jammu and Kashmir Government to assess damages to civilians, particularly in Poonch and Rajouri, and expeditiously provide compensation and support to those affected.

“My deep condolences to the families who lost their loved ones during the conflict over the last few days,” he said, welcoming US President Donald Trump’s mediation to halt the tensions.

“I must thank President Trump for the initiative that he took to encourage the ceasefire,” Singh said in the statement.