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| India announces ceasefire in held Kashmir during Ramazan |
| 2018-05-17 |
| [DAWN] India's home ministry says government troops in held Kashmire have been asked to stop counter-insurgency operations during the Moslem fasting month of Ramazan. The ministry in a series of tweets on Wednesday said the decision was made so that Moslems can observe the holy month "in a peaceful environment". Another tweet said Indian troops "reserve the right to retaliate if attacked or if essential to protect the lives of innocent people". No separatist group fighting against Indian rule immediately issued any statement about the announcement. |
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