JAMMU, India (Diya TV) — Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply after Pakistani forces opened fire late Tuesday night along the International Border in the Pargwal sector of Jammu’s Akhnoor region — marking the first such incident since the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.
According to defence sources cited by News18, Pakistani troops targeted the Indian Army’s Chenab River post, prompting a swift and “befitting” response from Indian forces. Until earlier this week, Pakistan had restricted its ceasefire violations to the Line of Control (LoC), but the latest aggression signals a concerning expansion of hostilities.
The firing came amid heightened alertness on both sides of the border. Following the Pahalgam attack, in which 26 people were killed by terrorists who reportedly targeted civilians based on their religion in the Baisaran meadow, Pakistan has repeatedly violated the ceasefire along the LoC. Indian Army officials report that sectors such as Naushera, Sunderbani, Baramulla, Kupwara, and Akhnoor have witnessed cross-border small arms firing for six consecutive nights.
Late Tuesday’s incident in Pargwal marks a significant shift. “Further to the previous update about 29-30 April (Night), unprovoked small arms firing by Pakistan Army was also reported from their posts across the Line of Control in Baramulla and Kupwara districts, as well as across the International Border in the Pargwal Sector,” the Indian Army stated.
The firing at Pargwal followed a hotline conversation earlier on Tuesday between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries. Indian authorities reportedly issued a strong warning to their Pakistani counterparts, according to News18, urging a halt to the unprovoked violations.
India has increased its military readiness, deploying additional Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in vulnerable sectors. The military establishment remains on high alert, with Indian Army personnel in direct communication with top leadership about the unfolding situation.
Sources within the Indian government, speaking to News18, claim that the Pakistani military is also bracing for a potential Indian response. Pakistan’s armed forces, including the army and navy, are reportedly on high alert, while the Pakistan Air Force has cut routine flying operations by more than 50%, confining flights to essential missions to prevent confusion in contested airspace.
The sense of urgency intensified following remarks from a Pakistani cabinet minister, who reportedly stated that the military expects an Indian offensive within 24 to 36 hours.
India’s political and military leadership has moved swiftly in response to the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent ceasefire violations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a rally in Bihar, vowed to pursue those responsible “to the ends of the earth.” He has chaired multiple high-level meetings since the April 22 massacre, including sessions with the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
On April 23, Modi’s first Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting resulted in decisive actions, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan and the revocation of all Pakistani visas. A second CCS meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, followed by meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs and the Union Cabinet.
