Pakistan Troops Violate LoC Ceasefire in J&K, Indian Army Retaliates Swiftly

Pakistan Army soldiers fired shots at several locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. This move appeared to violate the existing ceasefire agreement. In response, the Indian Army quickly and effectively retaliated.

“There were incidents of small arms firing at some places on the Line of Control initiated by Pakistan,” a source told PTI. The source added, “The firing was effectively responded to.” Further updates are still awaited.

Army Chief to Review Security in Kashmir

The incident happened just before Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi’s planned visit to Srinagar and Udhampur. During his visit on Friday, he is expected to meet top Army officers and security officials. He will assess the current security conditions in the Kashmir Valley. He will also review Pakistan’s recent ceasefire violations along the LoC.

This firing comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people, has further strained relations.

India’s Tough Response to Pahalgam Attack

After the deadly Pahalgam attack, India took several strong actions against Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting on Wednesday. Home Minister Amit Shah also attended. During the meeting, India decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. This decision will stay until Pakistan ends its support for cross-border terrorism.

Moreover, India shut down the Integrated Check Post at Attari.

Diplomatic and Visa Actions Against Pakistan

India also asked multiple Pakistani diplomats to leave the country. These officials from Pakistan’s High Commission were declared persona non grata. They have one week to exit India. In addition, India canceled all visas granted under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme. Pakistani nationals currently in India have 48 hours to leave.

Pakistan Reacts to Treaty Suspension

Pakistan strongly opposed India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. It warned that blocking or diverting water flows meant for Pakistan would be seen as an “act of war.”

Since 1960, the World Bank has facilitated the Indus Waters Treaty. It manages how India and Pakistan share the Indus river system. This includes the main Indus river and its tributaries. The eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—mostly belong to India. The western rivers—Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab—mainly serve Pakistan. The Kabul river, although part of the system, does not flow through India.

These rivers are crucial for water access in both countries.