India cautious over ceasefire

New Delhi - India gave a guarded welcome yesterday to the unilateral declaration of a three-month ceasefire by a pro-Pakistan…

New Delhi - India gave a guarded welcome yesterday to the unilateral declaration of a three-month ceasefire by a pro-Pakistan Kashmiri militant group, saying it was watching the situation closely.

A Home Ministry spokesman said: "Any move which points towards peace is welcome. Government, however, will be watching the situation closely and make its assessment later."

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