No dialogue yet, cross-border terror hasn’t stopped: George

Cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir continues to be rampant, said Defence Minister George Fernandes in Bangalore on Sunday, ruling o...

Cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir continues to be rampant, said Defence Minister George Fernandes in Bangalore on Sunday, ruling out early dialogue with Pakistan on resumption of normal ties between the two countries.

‘‘There is no possibility of any kind of a dialogue because cross-border terrorism has not stopped,’’ Fernandes told reporters here after a public function. ‘‘There is no question of any kind of ceasefire. Where we are attacked, we will respond. We cannot lower our guard when someone is attacking us. Terrorism continues in the valley and the Government will continue its war against it,’’ the Defence Minister added.

Fernandes also hinted that Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee would attend the 12th SAARC Summit, to be held in January in Islamabad. ‘‘At the end of the Kathmandu summit, it had been announced by the Government that the Prime Minister will participate in the next summit in Islamabad. I think that commitment holds good so far,’’ he said.

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Asked about the pullback of troops from the International Border by both countries and the relaxation of tension, Fernandes said this indicates India has chosen to redeploy its forces, and Pakistan reciprocated.

‘‘In so far as terrorism is concerned, we have been fighting it for more than two decades now, and we will keep fighting it wherever it surfaces,’’ he said.

He rejected criticism that the Government had started de-escalation of troops bowing to international pressure, stating ‘‘whoever says it, is out of their mind.’’

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