New Delhi: Pakistani forces initiated yet another round of "unprovoked" firing on Indian military positions along the Line of Control (LoC) late last night, further escalating hostilities between the two nations in the aftermath of the brutal killing of 26 civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. This marks the second consecutive night of ceasefire violations by Pakistan.
The Indian Army reported targeted firing from multiple Pakistani posts across the LoC, which serves as the unofficial border dividing Indian and Pakistani forces in the region of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. In response, Indian soldiers returned fire with small arms. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported from either side.
“On the night of April 25-26, 2025, multiple Pakistan Army posts engaged in unprovoked firing along the LoC in Kashmir. Indian forces responded in kind. No casualties have been reported,” read the Army’s official statement.
According to defence sources, Pakistan’s actions appear to be tactical attempts to gauge India's military preparedness amid widespread domestic calls for a robust counterterror response following the Pahalgam massacre.
The recent spike in cross-border firing comes amid a series of retaliatory steps taken by New Delhi. Following the targeted killing of tourists in Pahalgam — a picturesque hill spot often dubbed “Mini Switzerland” — India has hardened its diplomatic and strategic stance. The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the assault. Intelligence inputs suggest that Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, was the handler behind this latest strike.
In a bold move, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, citing Pakistan’s continued backing of cross-border terror. Union Water Minister CR Patil declared that “not a single drop” of Indus water would be allowed to enter Pakistan going forward.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed strong retaliation, stating that those behind the heinous Pahalgam incident would face consequences beyond their imagination. “We will chase down each terrorist and their conspirators, no matter where they hide,” he asserted.
Diplomatic fallout has also intensified, with both India and Pakistan recalling their diplomats and ceasing all visa services. Citizens from both countries have been asked to return before set deadlines, and cross-border interactions have ground to a halt.
Islamabad, in turn, has suspended all bilateral agreements with India, including the historic Simla Accord. The Wagah Border, known for its symbolic daily ceremony and tourism appeal, has also been shut indefinitely.
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