Pak Army Chief Describes Terrorism in J&K as 'Legitimate Struggle'

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has described terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir as a "legitimate struggle," saying his country would always stand by the people of Kashmir in their struggle.

- TDG NETWORK

Field Marshal Munir also warned India of a "befitting response" in case of any future attack, weeks after the two nations briefly locked horns in a dangerous conflict.

"What India labels as terrorism is, in fact, a legitimate and lawful struggle for freedom, recognised by international law," Munir said while addressing a passing-out ceremony at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi, on Saturday.

"Those who have tried to suppress the Kashmiri people's will and pursue conflict elimination instead of resolution have only made the movement more relevant through their own actions," he claimed.