On Thursday night, Pakistan Army troops initiated firing at multiple locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a serious breach of the ceasefire agreement. In response, the Indian Army retaliated effectively, as confirmed by top military sources, according to news agency PTI. The incident involved small arms fire initiated by Pakistan at several points along the LoC, with India’s forces responding promptly and effectively. This exchange of fire follows the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead and escalated tensions between India and Pakistan.

In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, India has taken a series of retaliatory measures against Pakistan’s diplomatic and strategic interests. These measures include the expulsion of Pakistani military attachés, the suspension of the Attari land-transit post, and a significant decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. The treaty, which has governed water sharing between the two nations since 1960, has now been officially suspended by India.

India’s Ministry of Water Resources formally notified Pakistan on Thursday, declaring the suspension of the treaty effective immediately. The letter pointed out that Pakistan’s refusal to engage in negotiations, as required by the treaty, constitutes a direct violation. The decision to suspend the treaty was finalized during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had previously vowed to “identify, track, and punish” the terrorists and their supporters involved in the Pahalgam attack. This series of measures reflects India’s commitment to confronting and addressing the growing security challenges posed by Pakistan.

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