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.