Former Indian Foreign Minister asks his country to exercise restraint

Former Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh asked his government to exercise restraint.

Singh said that since India is a large country it should exercise patience and not make emotional decisions.

He also asked the Indian media to avoid sensationalizing news.

He added that positive bilateral relations would benefit both countries.

Tensions are soaring high between the South Asian neighbours over the issue of Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK). Pakistan has been calling on the international community to take notice of Indian army atrocities in IoK, while New Delhi without any proof accused Pakistan of being behind the attack on an army base at Uri which left 17 soldiers dead.  Over 100 Kashmiris’ have been martyred and thousands injured as a result of Indian army atrocities since July 8 this year.

Pakistan is pursuing the Kashmir issue peacefully in the United Nations where Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has held meetings with world leaders and will address the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

Earlier sources confided to Geo News that Indian jets used in war and surgical strikes had reached forward bases in what can be viewed as the first stage of mounting an offensive.