Jammu: Pakistani troops targeted multiple forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, triggering strong retaliation from the Indian Army, officials said.
The sectors hit by unprovoked small arms fire included Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Nowshera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor. This marked the sixth consecutive day of ceasefire violations in the Akhnoor sector. Notably, Mendhar reported its first such incident since April 25, while Nowshera and Sunderbani were also struck after a 24-hour lull.
“Indian troops responded promptly and proportionately to the firing.” Previous incidents were reported on the nights of April 27–28, April 29, April 30–May 1, and May 3–4, including firing across the International Border in Jammu’s Pargwal sector,” Indian Army spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal told media.
Meanwhile, residents of border villages in Arnia and R S Pura expressed concerns over inadequate arrangements for emergencies. They pointed out the lack of facilities for protecting livestock, insufficient medical infrastructure, and poor preparedness for children’s education in case of escalations.
