Top military commanders of India and Pakistan today agreed not to allow escalation of tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) with the Pakistan Army asking its troops to observe ceasefire strictly and exercise restraint.

The ways to defuse the tension on the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, which was triggered by the brutal killing of two Indian soldiers by the Pakistan Army, were discussed during a telephonic conversation between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two sides.

The Army Spokesperson in New Delhi said the talks lasted for ten minutes starting 10 AM .

Pakistan Army DGMO conveyed that orders have been passed to troops to strictly observe the ceasefire and exercise restrain.

Meanwhile, the three Services chiefs met in the evening to discuss various issues.