The Indian Army has strongly retaliated to Pakistan Army’s unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control (LoC) during the night of May 1-2 in multiple sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, including Kupwara, Baramulla, and Poonch, as well as Naushera and Akhnoor.
Army officials confirmed that Indian troops responded in a “calibrated and proportionate manner” to the repeated provocations from the Pakistan side. This marks the eighth consecutive day of India’s retaliation following unprovoked firing that began on April 25-26.
The most recent exchange took place amid heightened military preparedness in the Rajouri district, where joint operations involving the Army, CRPF, and local police are underway in forest and border areas. Security has also been reinforced with vehicle checkpoints and surveillance patrols on highways and arterial roads.
Defence sources revealed that the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of both countries held talks via the hotline to discuss the ceasefire violations. During the conversation, India issued a strong warning to Pakistan, stressing that any future violations along the LoC or International Border would be met with firm responses.
Airspace Closure for Pakistan
In a significant move reflecting India’s broader strategic posture, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on Wednesday, announcing that Indian airspace will remain closed to all aircraft registered in or operated by Pakistan, including military and leased planes, from April 30 to May 23.
This decision follows the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people, further straining bilateral ties.
As tensions escalate on both diplomatic and military fronts, New Delhi has reinforced its stance on zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations.