The Pakistan Army initiated firing across the International Border in the Pargawal sector of Jammu and Kashmir. This incident occurred a day after ceasefire violations were reported along the Line of Control for the sixth consecutive day.
During the night of April 29 and 30, unprovoked small arms firing was also witnessed along the Line of Control in areas like Nowshera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor. The Indian Army responded appropriately to these violations.
These violations mark some of the most significant ceasefire breaches since February 2021, following a tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack on April 22 at the picturesque Baisaran meadow resulted in the death of 26 individuals after assailants opened fire at the tourist destination.
Subsequently, tensions escalated between the two neighboring countries. India took measures such as suspending the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, revoking all visas issued to Pakistani nationals from April 27, and the immediate closure of the Attari land-transit post.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to identify and punish the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack, vowing to pursue them relentlessly. On the other hand, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar dismissed Indian allegations as baseless and offered a transparent investigation by a neutral commission.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the Pahalgam attack and emphasized the importance of seeking justice through lawful means. He expressed deep concerns about the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, urging both countries to avoid confrontation to prevent tragic consequences.
