Tensions Rise as India Warns Pakistan Over Continuous LoC Violations
Cross-border assault initiated by Pakistan as they breach the truce, firing indiscriminately at Kupwara, Uri, and Akhnoor in Indian-administered territories; Indian military responds with counter-attacks.
In a heated exchange, India issued a stern warning to Pakistan regarding persistent ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. This warning unfolded during a phone call between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries.
Pakistan's army launched unprovoked small-arms fire across the LoC in Kupwara, Uri, and Akhnoor sectors for the seventh night in a row. India's Army responded appropriately, according to Defence PRO Lieutenant Colonel Suneel Bartwal.
Earlier in the day, India had already issued a warning to Pakistan following unprovoked firing along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. The escalation took place amid escalating tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack which left 26 people dead.
Pakistani troops have been engaging in unprovoked firing at various locations along the LoC since Thursday night, shortly after India had suspended the Indus Water Treaty in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
It's worth mentioning that India and Pakistan agreed to cease firing along the LoC on February 25, 2021, reaffirming their commitment to the 2003 ceasefire agreement. However, the ceasefire has been increasingly violated since the Pahalgam attack.
Bunker Renovations Amid Escalating Tensions
Residents in border areas have started renovating bunkers in response to the repeated LoC violations by Pakistan. These underground shelters, often referred to as 'Modi bunkers,' have provided vital protection for border residents during ceasefire violations along the International Border (IB) and the LoC.
In recent days, unprovoked firing was reported at multiple locations in Kashmir and Jammu regions. The violations continued on April 27 and 28 with incidents in the Tutmar Gali and Rampur sectors. On April 28 and 29, the Pakistan Army opened fire in the Poonch and Kupwara sectors, with further firing directed at the Chenab post in the Pargwal sector of Akhnoor on April 29. The aggressive pattern persisted on April 30, with Pakistan targeting Indian positions in Baramulla and Kupwara districts, as well as in the Pargwal sector.
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- The Pakistani Army's continued small-arms fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir has prompted residents in border areas to renovate underground shelters, often referred to as 'Modi bunkers,' for protection during ceasefire violations.
- The UNSC's policy-and-legislation concerning war-and-conflicts has been under discussion, with a focus on strengthening international treaties to prevent repeated LoC violations by countries like Pakistan.
- The recent ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army along the LoC have been widely covered in general-news outlets, causing concern among world leaders over potential future conflicts between India and Pakistan.
- The Indian Army's response to Pakistan's unprovoked firing along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir has been strategic and well-coordinated, as demonstrated by their timely counteractions in various sectors.
- In the realm of politics, both India and Pakistan are seeking long-term peace solutions, acknowledging the need for effective policy-and-legislation to address crimes-and-justice issues, such as terrorism along the LoC.
- As India and Pakistan grapple with ceasefire violations on the Indus, a historical river that is governed by the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, experts argue for the establishment of a hotline to prevent war-and-conflicts and ensure cooperation in matters of general-news and regional security.
