For the fourth consecutive night, Pakistani forces have violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Kupwara districts, prompting a robust and immediate response from the Indian Army. These unprovoked small arms firings come in the wake of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, including 25 Indian and one Nepali tourist. India attributes the attack to Pakistani-based militants, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. In retaliation, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, revoked visas for Pakistani nationals, and closed the Wagah-Attari border crossing. Pakistan has responded by closing its airspace to Indian flights and suspending all bilateral treaties, including the 1972 Simla Agreement. The Indian Army's effective countermeasures have reportedly inflicted significant damage on Pakistani positions, though official casualty figures remain undisclosed. As diplomatic ties continue to deteriorate, the international community urges both nations to exercise restraint and seek peaceful resolutions.
