The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire agreement by intruding into Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and opening fire at Indian positions. The breach occurred at 1:10 PM on Tuesday, prompting a swift and calibrated response from Indian troops. According to an Indian Army official, the Nangi Tekri Battalion, operating under the Krishna Ghati Brigade, retaliated decisively against the unprovoked attack. The situation remains under control and is being closely monitored.

The incident began with a mine blast in the Krishna Ghati sector, followed by unprovoked firing from the Pakistan Army. Indian forces responded effectively while maintaining restraint. The Indian Army reiterated the significance of upholding the 2021 agreement between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGsMO) to ensure peace along the Line of Control. Since the renewal of the ceasefire agreement on February 25, 2021, such violations have been relatively rare.

This ceasefire violation comes at a time when security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are already engaged in counter-terror operations. In the Panjtirthi area of Kathua, security forces had intensified their presence following an exchange of fire with terrorists. A joint operation involving the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was launched after suspicious movements were detected on the night of March 31, leading to a fresh encounter in the early hours of April 1.

In response, security forces initiated a search-and-destroy operation at first light, deploying surveillance teams and setting up ambushes based on intelligence inputs. Authorities have heightened security in the region and are monitoring the evolving situation. The Rising Star Corps of the Indian Army confirmed the operation, stating that based on intelligence inputs, multiple surveillance teams and ambush units were deployed in Panjtirthi, Kathua. The forces observed suspicious movements on the night of March 31, leading to a firefight. As operations continue, security forces remain on high alert to ensure stability in the region.

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