Five incidents of firing have occurred between Indian and Pakistani troops following the attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
The latest exchange of fire took place along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir on Monday night (April 28). However, no casualties have been reported.
Indian news outlet NDTV reported this information on Tuesday (April 29), citing a statement from the Indian Army.
According to the report, quoting the Indian Army's statement, Pakistani troops initiated unprovoked firing with small arms across the LoC (Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir) opposite the Kupwara, Baramulla, and Akhnoor sectors between the nights of April 28-29. Indian soldiers assessed the situation appropriately and responded with restraint and effectiveness.
While Indian media has, as usual, blamed Pakistan for the firing, no information has yet been received from Pakistan or its media regarding the incident.
Meanwhile, India has taken several steps blaming Pakistan for the Pahalgam attack on April 22. The Atari border has been closed, and Pakistanis have been asked to return. All types of visas have been canceled. India has also suspended the Indus Waters Treaty.
As a countermeasure, Pakistan has also taken similar steps. In response to India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan has announced the suspension of the Simla Agreement. In addition, Islamabad has announced a ban on its airspace and a halt to all trade.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan views the move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty as a "declaration of war." He said that Pakistan would protect its water rights at any cost.
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif warned that if the situation escalates, no one will be able to stop them. He said that if Modi chooses the path of increasing tension, they will chase him to his home.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that "every Indian's blood is boiling" since the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He asserted that everyone involved in the attack would face the harshest punishment.
Analysts and diplomats say that India has not yet been able to show strong evidence that Pakistan carried out the Kashmir attack.
In this situation, if Delhi takes any action, it is unlikely to gain legitimacy on the world stage.
However, if the fear of a limited military conflict between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan continues to rise, it could be difficult to control.
Meanwhile, Iran and Saudi Arabia have spoken with both sides. Iran and Bangladesh have publicly offered to mediate. The United Nations and the European Union have called for restraint and dialogue.
