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GoI orders suspension of LoC trade from April 19
The Government of India has ordered the suspension of Cross LoC trade between India and Pakistan from 19th April.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has said that the action was taken as the Government has been ‘receiving reports of cross LoC trade routes being misused by Pakistan based elements for funneling illegal weapons, narcotics & fake currency.’
MHA: Issued orders to suspend LoC trade in Jammu & Kashmir with effect from 19 April. The action has been taken as the Govt has been receiving reports of cross LoC trade routes being misused by Pakistan based elements for funneling illegal weapons, narcotics & fake currency etc. pic.twitter.com/3fOquz6a75
— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2019
Since the Pulwama attack which lead to escalation between the two countries, LoC trade has remained disturbed.
The Union Home Ministry also said that the NIA has found out that a significant number of trading concerns are operated by persons closely associated with banned terror organizations.
Ministry of Home Affairs: During ongoing probe of certain cases by NIA, it has been brought out that significant number of trading concerns engaged in LoC trade are operated by persons closely associated with banned terror organisations involved in fueling terrorism/separatism https://t.co/Q4EuzAgOjq
— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2019
Moreover, the Ministry also added that after a stricter regulatory and enforcement mechanism is worked out, the issue of reopening will be revisited thereafter.MHA: So it’s decided to suspend LoC trade at Salamabad & Chakkan-da-Bagh in J&K. Meanwhile, stricter regulatory&enforcement mechanism is being worked out & will be put in place in consultation with various agencies. The issue of reopening of LoC trade will be revisited thereafter https://t.co/kl9KSI3Uno
— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2019
