Srinagar – Pakistani troops allegedly breached the ceasefire and crossed into Indian territory along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, a defence spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Reports indicate that the intrusion and ceasefire violation occurred at around 1:10 pm on Tuesday. In response, Indian troops carried out a “controlled and calibrated” retaliation. So far, the Indian Army has not reported any casualties on the Pakistani side.
According to official sources cited by the Press Trust of India (PTI), five Pakistani soldiers were injured following an explosion and the subsequent exchange of gunfire.
Jammu-based defence PRO, Lt Col Suneel Bartwal, said that a landmine blast took place in the Krishna Ghati sector due to the Pakistani Army’s incursion across the LoC, which was followed by unprovoked firing and a ceasefire violation.
“Our troops responded effectively in a controlled and calibrated manner. The situation is under control and is being closely monitored,” he said.
The Indian Army has reiterated the importance of maintaining the 2021 agreement between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGsMO), which was established to ensure peace along the LoC. Since its renewal on February 25, 2021, ceasefire violations have been relatively rare.
