Scrapping of Article 370 a historic step, says Army Chief MM Naravane

Abrogation of Article 370 is a historic step which will connect Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Wednesday.

Speaking at the Army Day parade , Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said, "Abrogation of Article 370 is a historical step which will connect Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. Its abrogation has disrupted proxy war by our western neighbour [Pakistan]." Article 370 of the Constitution granted a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir.

Reiterating that the Army has zero-tolerance towards terrorism, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said, "Indian Army has zero tolerance policy towards terrorism and we have several options to give a befitting reply to such activities."