New Delhi, October 02: India on Thursday said there could not be normalcy in its relations with Pakistan unless it took convincing action against the perpetrators of 26/11 terror strikes and dismantled terror camps on its soil.
“Again and again, we have been telling them that until and unless terror camps are dismantled and Pakistan Government takes convincing action against the people responsible for 26/11 terror attacks, there cannot be normalcy in our relations,” Defence Minister Antony told reporters on the sidelines of a Defence Accounts Department (DAD) function today.
Asked about the increasing instances of ceasefire violations by Pakistan in the recent past, he said, “we are not sitting idle. To protect every inch of India, Government and armed forces are doing their best.”
Commenting on the boat tragedy in Kerala where several people died today, he said, “the moment the Chief Minister sought our assistance, the Navy in the area rushed there with its aircraft and sailors and they did whatever they could and they do it everywhere in all states.”
Meanwhile, speaking at the DAD annual day function, he said that all serving and retired personnel must get their arrears before this Diwali.
He also urged the DAD officials to ensure fair utilisation of revenue resources and capital spending for the defence sector.
–Agencies