Prime minister Manmohan Singh has said that those responsible for the crime of killing and mutilating the bodies of Indian soldiers will have to be brought to book. Dr. Manmohan Singh said business with Pakistan cannot be as usual after the barbaric act along the Line of Control.

In an interview to a private TV channel, Dr Singh said that the future of peace process now depends on Islamabad taking appropriate steps. Asked about Pakistan being in denial mode, the Prime Minister hoped that Pakistan realizes this. Asked about the options vis a vis Pakistan, PM said it cannot be discussed in the open. Dr. Singh also said that there will be a statement by government. This is the first direct comment by the Prime Minister on the tension at LoC.

Dr Singh called on President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. According to Rashtrapati Bhawan sources, the meeting lasted for an hour. The meeting assumes signficance in the backdrop of the tensions between India and Pakistan.

In another development, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj said Prime Minister's response to the incident at Line of Control, reflects her party's point of view and also the mood of the nation. Earlier in the day, National Security Advisor, Shivshankar Menon briefed Mrs. Sushma Swaraj and leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitly on situation along the LoC. Both the BJP leaders are believed to have been apprised of the current situation and measures taken by the local Commanders at the LoC.