Amid mounting tensions following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives, the Indian Army has responded to fresh unprovoked firing from Pakistani positions across the Line of Control (LoC) during the night of May 5 and early hours of May 6.
In a statement issued by the Army, Pakistani forces initiated small-arms fire from posts located opposite several key sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, including Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor. The Indian Army responded “in a proportionate manner” to the aggression.
This marks the twelfth consecutive day of such cross-border provocations from Pakistan, which began during the night of April 25–26. Indian troops have maintained calibrated and measured retaliation across all affected sectors in line with the rules of engagement.
The firing follows earlier similar incidents reported on the night of May 4–5, where Pakistani posts across the same regions targeted Indian positions with small-arms fire, prompting immediate and appropriate response from Indian forces.
In a separate but related development, India has taken significant diplomatic and aviation-related steps in response to the April 22 attack. On April 30, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) formally closing Indian airspace to all aircraft registered, operated, or leased by Pakistan—including military flights—until at least May 23.
Additionally, on April 29, the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan engaged in a hotline conversation to address the escalating ceasefire violations. During the exchange, Indian officials reportedly warned Pakistan against further provocations along both the LoC and the International Border.
The situation remains tense as India continues to reinforce its military readiness and diplomatic stance in light of recent hostilities and the tragic loss of civilian lives in the Pahalgam terror attack.
