MUZAFFARABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, visited Muzaffarabad today where he paid homage to the martyrs of the Kashmir freedom struggle.

He laid a wreath at the Jammu and Kashmir Martyrs Monument and offered rich tributes to the Shuhada of the Kashmir movement, acknowledging their enduring legacy of valour and selfless sacrifice.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS interacted with notables and veterans and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering political, moral, and diplomatic support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

He said Indian atrocities, continued human rights violations, and Hindutva-driven excesses have failed to suppress the legitimate struggle and aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to the Kashmiri cause, the army chief stated that Kashmir would soon witness the dawn of freedom in accordance with the will and destiny of its people. He emphasized that Pakistan will continue to highlight the Kashmir issue at all relevant international forums until a just resolution is achieved in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions.

The COAS commended the dedication, morale, professional excellence, and combat readiness of the troops deployed in Kashmir despite challenging operational conditions. He stressed the importance of maintaining peak preparedness, vigilance, and seamless coordination to deter and respond decisively to any hostile provocation.

During the visit, Field Marshal Asim Munir also visited a forward post and interacted with troops deployed on the frontlines. He reiterated that any act of aggression would be met with a swift and befitting response, underscoring that the Armed Forces remain fully prepared to counter both conventional and hybrid threats in the evolving security environment.

Earlier upon arrival, the COAS was received by the Commander Rawalpindi Corps.