Real problem of Delhi is 'political pollution': Parrikar

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ANI Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India]
Last Updated : Nov 08 2016 | 5:22 PM IST

Responding to the ongoing politics over the constant ceasefire violations by Pakistan, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said that the real problem of Delhi is not air pollution but 'political pollution'.

"The Indian army is giving a befitting reply and I have no doubts on it. But every person has different views in the country. The pollution of Delhi is not a problem, it will be solved. But the real problem is political pollution," said Parrikar.

Earlier today, Pakistani Rangers again resorted to heavy shelling and gunning at Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera Sector.

No casualty or injuries have been reported so far even as the security forces are aptly matching to their counterparts' firing.

On Monday, the Pakistan Army violated ceasefire and resorted to unprovoked firing in Mendhar Sector, Jammu and Kashmir, to which the Indian troops gave a befitting reply.

This is the 101st incident of ceasefire violation by Pakistan, following India's surgical strike across the Line of Control (LoC) on September 29.

No casualties have been reported on the Indian side till last reports came in.

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First Published: Nov 08 2016 | 5:22 PM IST

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