He said the northern command remained on the highest alert and made possible what was believed impossible by the bravery, grit, and determination of its personnel in the face of challenging situations along the border.
If the firing stops across the LoC, it could well be the first baby steps towards diffusing tension and finally working at getting to a normal relationship.
The agreement on stopping cross-border firing between India and Pakistan has generated a lot of hope, scepticism and fear in the political circles of Kashmir Valley.
The army has said that Subedar Sukhdev Singh was critically wounded on Monday evening in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu. Singh, later succumbed to his injuries.
India has told Pakistan that the unprovoked ceasefire violations along the LoC and Interntaional Border are in contravention of the 2003 ceasefire understanding between the two countries.