Pakistani troops open unprovoked fire at Indian posts along LOC as tensions escalate over Pahalgam massacre

Pakistani troops opened "unprovoked" fire at Indian posts across the Line of Control last night as tensions between the two countries escalated following the massacre of 26 civilians at a tourist hotspot in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. This marks the second time in two nights that Pakistani troops have attempted to provoke the Indian side.

The Indian Army reported firing from multiple posts along the Line of Control, the boundary separating Indian and Pakistani forces in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Officials said Indian troops responded appropriately to the Pakistani fire.

"On the night of 25th-26th of April 2025, unprovoked Small Firing was carried out by multiple Pakistan Army post all across the Line of Control in Kashmir. Indian troops responded appropriately with small arms. No casualties reported," the statement read.

Speculative firing was also reported yesterday, with military sources suggesting that Pakistani troops were testing the alertness of Indian soldiers, amid calls within India to take decisive action against terror hotspots along the LoC.

These ceasefire violations follow a series of measures taken by India in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. In the Tuesday massacre, at least 26 civilians vacationing in Baisaran meadow, known as "Mini Switzerland", were shot dead by five terrorists. The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Sources suggest that 26/11 mastermind and Lashkar chief Hafiz Saeed was the handler of the foreign terrorists who carried out the attack.

In response, India took strict action, suspending the Indus Water Treaty, citing "sustained cross-border terrorism by Pakistan". In a strong message from Delhi, Water Minister CR Patil threatened that "not a drop" of the Indus water would flow to Pakistan.

Vowing to punish every terrorist, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that Indian troops would pursue them to the ends of the earth. He added that those involved in the terror attack and the conspirators would face a punishment larger than they could imagine.

India and Pakistan have also pulled their diplomatic staff and stopped visa services for each other's nationals. Visitors now have a short deadline to return to their homeland, and cross-border visits are unlikely to resume until the situation defuses.

Islamabad has suspended all bilateral pacts with India, including the Simla Agreement. Wagah Border, which once drew thousands of tourists and hosted the popular border ceremony, has also been closed.