Pakistan had unilaterally declared Ceasefire along the LOC on the night of 25/26 November, 2003 and it was reciprocated in full measure by India.

Details of Ceasefire Violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in the state of J&K in last three years are as under:-

The number of Army personnel martyred in last three years are as under:-

There has been no loss of Indian territory.

Effective and appropriate retaliation of the CFVs initiated by Pakistan are carried out by the Army. Violations of ceasefire are taken up with Pakistan Military authorities at the appropriate level through established mechanisms of hotline message, flag meetings and weekly talks between the Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan.

In addition, the meeting of Director Generals of Military Operations (DGsMO) of India and Pakistan was held at Wagah on 24^th December, 2013 to maintain sanctity and ceasefire on the Line of Control and to re-energise the existing mechanisms.

There has been a significant reduction in the number of the CFVs post DGsMO talks in October 2013 and DGsMO meeting at Wagah on 24^th December, 2013.

Under the Shimla Agreement both countries have resolved to settle their differences by peaceful means through bilateral negotiations

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Avinash Rai Khanna in Rajya Sabha today.

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