INDIA'S army chief kept open the threat of retaliating against Pakistan for the killing of two soldiers at the de facto border in Kashmir, saying he had asked his commanders to respond aggressively if provoked.
General Bikram Singh's robust remarks yesterday came amid mounting public anger at the alleged decapitation of one of the soldiers, and further ratcheted up tensions with Pakistan.
Analysts, however, have said a complete breakdown in ties is highly unlikely.
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