In a serious escalation of tensions, Pakistani troops once again violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC), opening unprovoked fire on Indian posts late last night. This marks the second consecutive night of ceasefire violations following the horrific Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that left 26 civilians dead.
According to the Indian Army, firing erupted from multiple Pakistani posts across the LoC. Indian forces retaliated appropriately using small arms, and no casualties were reported on the Indian side.
“On the night of April 25-26, 2025, unprovoked small arms firing was carried out by multiple Pakistan Army posts along the LoC in Kashmir. Indian troops responded fittingly,” the Army’s official statement read.
Military sources suggest that Pakistani forces may be engaging in speculative firing to test the Indian Army’s alertness amid mounting calls for a strong response to cross-border terror activities.
The ceasefire breach comes on the heels of India’s tough measures after the Pahalgam massacre, where five terrorists gunned down tourists at Baisaran meadow, known as “Mini Switzerland”. The attack was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a group linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Intelligence sources have indicated that 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed was directly involved in handling the attackers.
In retaliation, India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty, with Water Minister CR Patil declaring that “not a drop” of Indus water would flow into Pakistan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed an uncompromising crackdown on terrorism, promising severe retribution for the perpetrators and their handlers.
Meanwhile, both India and Pakistan have withdrawn diplomatic staff, halted visa services, and suspended cross-border agreements, including the historic Simla Agreement. The Wagah Border ceremony, a major attraction for tourists, has also been shut down indefinitely as tensions soar.
