Tension gripped several border villages in Jammu and Kashmir as Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement after nearly 7–8 years, triggering small-arms fire across multiple sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB).
The Pakistani Army opened unprovoked fire during the intervening night of April 29 and 30 in sectors including Naushera, Sunderbani, Akhnoor, and Pargwal. The Indian Army responded swiftly and proportionately to the aggression, according to an official statement.
Residents in the affected areas reported hearing multiple gunfire rounds. “About 10 to 12 rounds were fired last night. The Indian Army also responded. This kind of ceasefire violation hasn’t happened in years,” said Ankur Singh from Pargwal sector, adding that the village is on high alert.
Another villager, Raju Singh, recalled, “3–4 rounds were fired around 8:30–9 PM while we were working in our fields. We were told to return home immediately. Half of our crop is still unharvested.”
Ceasefire violations were also reported further north in Baramulla and Kupwara districts, expanding the scale of hostilities. The Indian Army confirmed retaliation in all locations targeted by Pakistani forces.
The recent flare-up comes at a time of heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, raising security concerns along India’s border regions.
