"We are happy that the Hizbul Mujahideen declared a ceasefire. We have reduced action against militants to a great extent since they declared a ceasefire," a senior army official, Major General Basant Singh, told reporters.

"After the ceasefire we have not taken any deliberate action. As long as there is not any action from their (militants) side we will not take any action," Singh added.

The pro-Pakistan Hizbul Mujahideen on Monday announced a three-month ceasefire and expressed its readiness to hold talks with the Indian Government.

New Delhi has welcomed the move and said it is ready for talks, but other militant groups have reacted sharply, saying it is a betrayal of their struggle.

Singh added that the army would, however, not let down its guard despite the ceasefire announcement. "Anti-insurgency operations perhaps cannot be suspended. We have to take precautions," Singh said. "From the Pakistan side, infiltration still continues. We will maintain alertness on the Line of Control."

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