Pakistani forces opened fire with small arms at several locations along the Line of Control (LoC) on Friday, prompting an immediate and effective response from Indian troops, according to the Indian Army.
"Small Arm Firing at some places on Line of Control initiated by Pakistan Army. Effectively responded to by Indian Army. No casualties," Indian Army officials said.
The incident comes in the wake of a deadly terrorist attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, in which 26 tourists were killed. The massacre has triggered nationwide protests and calls for tougher action against Pakistan.
Responding to public outrage, the Centre has taken a series of diplomatic measures, including the suspension of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals, who have been given 40 hours to leave India.
The Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari has also been shut down, while the strength of diplomatic missions is being curtailed on both sides.
"The Defence/Military, Naval and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi are declared Persona Non Grata. They have a week to leave India. India will be withdrawing its own Defence/Navy/Air Advisors from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. These posts in the respective High Commissions are deemed annulled. Five support staff of the Service Advisors will also be withdrawn from both High Commissions," said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
He further announced, "The Integrated Check Post at Attari will be closed with immediate effect."
India has also decided to halt the Indus Waters Treaty, which was signed in 1960, in response to the Pahalgam attack.
Further details of the LoC firing are awaited.
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