Pakistan has violated the ceasefire agreement along the LoC at Poonch and suffered heavy casualties as Indian Army retaliated appropriately. The Indian Army has confirmed the ceasefire violation by Pakistan for the first time. However, there have been similar cross-firing incidents along the LoC in Krishna Ghati sector in February this year.
On Tuesday, the Indian Army successfully foiled an infiltration attempt by the Pakistan Army. This occurred in the Krishna Ghati area of the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistani Army and infiltrators opened fire, prompting a retaliatory response from the Indian Army. According to sources, four to five infiltrators from the Pakistani Army were reportedly killed. There has been no official confirmation of this yet. Indian Army says there has been no loss of life and property in the incident. The firing continued intermittently throughout the day and the Indian Army remains fully deployed in the Krishna Ghati area.
Four Years After Reaffirming Ceasefire Agreement, LoC Sees Surge in Firing Incidents
There has been a sharp increase in cross-border firing incidents in the past two months. These occurred along the Line of Control (LoC) in the south of the Pir Panjal region. Reports mention sniping, firing, and Border Action Team (BAT) attempts by Pakistan from across the border. Sources within the Indian Army indicate that these incidents are being dealt with swiftly. The response is effective at the local level. Pakistan has violated the ceasefire agreement.
According to Army sources, Pakistani forces and terrorists have made multiple failed intrusion attempts. These occurred in the Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and Kashmir. They have suffered heavy losses in the process. During the first week of February, Pakistani troops initiated small-arms fire and blasts along the LoC. This action prompted a strong retaliatory response from the Indian Army. Despite India raising the issue with the Pakistani side, the cross-border disturbances have continued.
The ground situation reflects an increase in hostilities. The Indian Army remains on high alert, prepared to respond firmly to any further provocations.
The ongoing surge in cross-border firing is occurring nearly four years after India and Pakistan reaffirmed their ceasefire agreement. This agreement was along the Line of Control (LoC) in February 2021. The agreement was reached between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries. It aimed to bring stability along the LoC. It also sought to reduce tensions. However, the recent spurt in ceasefire violations has occurred particularly in the south of the Pir Panjal region. This situation raises concerns about the fragility of the agreement.
Earlier, an encounter began between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua. The conflict started after a police team came under fire from terrorists during a combing operation on Monday night. An official stated that the operation is still ongoing in the Panjtirthi area of the Ramkote belt. Three terrorists are reportedly trapped.
This is the third such confrontation in the past eight days.
