The Indian Army responded with firmness to unprovoked ceasefire violations initiated by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) during the night of 27-28 April, in areas opposite Kupwara and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to officials from the forces, the Pakistani troops resorted to small arms fire across the LoC, prompting a swift and effective response from the Indian side.
"On the night of 26-27 April 2025, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire across the Line of Control in the areas opposite Tutmari Gali and Rampur Sectors. Own troops responded effectively with appropriate small arms fire," the Indian Army stated.
The Indian Army had earlier engaged in a similar response on the night of 26-27 April following Pakistani firing across the Tutmari Gali and Rampur sectors.
Tensions have remained heightened along the LoC, especially as security forces intensified anti-terror operations in the Kashmir valley in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April, which claimed 26 lives.
Meanwhile, in a separate operation in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, security forces arrested two terrorist associates and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.
In a coordinated operation between the Kulgam Police, Army and CRPF, a checkpoint was established at Matalhama Chowk Thokerpora, Qaimoh, where two individuals were intercepted and arrested.
According to an official release, the arrested individuals have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Salam Bhat, and Mohd Ismail Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, both residents of Thokerpora, Qaimoh.
Upon their search, security forces recovered two pistols, two pistol magazines, and 25 rounds of pistol ammunition from their possession.
A case has been registered at Police Station Qaimoh under relevant sections of law, and further investigation has been initiated.
In a further development, officials informed Hindustan Times that the houses of three more suspected terrorists were demolished in south Kashmir, taking the number to nine demolitions since the 22 April Pahalgam attack.
The houses belonged to Adnan Shafi Dar in Zainapora area of Shopian, Amir Nazir in Daramdora area of Pulwama, and Jameel Ahmad in Naz Colony area of Bandipora.
Following the terror attack, New Delhi announced a series of retaliatory measures, including the cancellation of visas and suspension of the 1960s Indus Water Treaty. In response, Pakistan placed the 1972 Shimla Agreement in abeyance and closed its airspace to Indian carriers.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah lent his support to a decisive stand against terrorism while cautioning against alienating innocent civilians.
"After the Pahalgam terror attack, there must be a decisive fight against terrorism and its origin. The people of Kashmir have come out openly against terrorism and the murder of innocent people, they did this freely & spontaneously. It’s time to build on this support and avoid any misplaced action that alienates people. Punish the guilty, show them no mercy but don’t let innocent people become collateral damage," Abdullah wrote on X.
As the region grapples with heightened tensions, security forces have vowed to continue operations aimed at neutralising terror threats, while efforts remain underway to maintain stability and prevent further escalations along the LoC.
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