Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 civilians dead, primarily tourists. In the aftermath, cross-border ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces have intensified, prompting India to issue a strong diplomatic and military warning.
Key Developments:
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DGMO Hotline Contact: The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations held a hotline conversation on Tuesday, during which India conveyed strong disapproval of repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) and now also along the International Border (IB).
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Ceasefire Violations Escalate:
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Initial violations were confined to LoC sectors like Naushera, Sunderbani (Rajouri), Akhnoor (Jammu), and parts of Baramulla and Kupwara (Kashmir).
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The situation escalated late last night when Pakistani forces opened fire in the Pargwal sector along the IB in Jammu, prompting a strong yet measured response from Indian forces and deployment of additional BSF personnel.
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Pakistan’s Military Posturing:
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According to intelligence, the Pakistan Army and Navy have been put on high alert.
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The Pakistan Air Force has drastically cut down flying operations, reportedly by over 50%, limiting to essential sorties — likely to minimize aerial confusion in the event of an escalation.
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A Pakistani minister has publicly stated that an Indian strike is expected in the next 24 to 36 hours, further fueling regional anxiety.
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Indian Military Readiness:
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Senior commanders in Jammu and Kashmir have briefed the Indian DGMO on ground conditions.
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Troops remain on high alert, and retaliation to ceasefire breaches is being conducted with calculated restraint to avoid wider escalation while signaling readiness.
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Background:
The renewed conflict was sparked by the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which targeted innocent tourists in the Baisaran meadow of Jammu and Kashmir. While the attack itself was carried out by suspected Pakistani-backed terrorists, subsequent cross-border firing incidents suggest state-level complicity or tolerance by the Pakistan Army, according to Indian officials.
Outlook:
With both sides issuing signals of military alertness, the region is witnessing the most serious India-Pakistan standoff since the 2021 LoC ceasefire agreement. The coming days will likely see intense diplomatic maneuvering and possibly military posturing, with the situation hinging on whether further provocations or cross-border attacks occur.
