Srinagar, Apr 30: Pakistani troops opened unprovoked fire along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in multiple sectors spanning four border districts of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting Indian forces to respond effectively, officials said on Wednesday.
The firing, which began with small arms, was initially reported from the Pargwal sector along the IB in Jammu district, and later from the Sunderbani and Naushera sectors in Rajouri district.
This marked the sixth straight night of ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC, amid escalating tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.
Defence Spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said told Rising Kashmir that during the night of 29-30 April 2025, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small-arms fire across the Line of Control opposite the Naushera, Sunderbani and Akhnoor sectors in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
“Indian Army troops responded swiftly and proportionately. Earlier on 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,” he said adding that Army troops responded appropriately.
Meanwhile officials said that in response to the continued ceasefire violations, security forces have been placed on high alert along the LoC and IB.
“Additional troops have been deployed in vulnerable areas, and round-the-clock surveillance has been intensified to prevent infiltration attempts and ensure the safety of border residents. Local authorities have also advised villagers living near the border to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary movement during night hours,” they said.
Since the night of April 24, shortly after India suspended the Indus Water Treaty in response to the killing of 26 people in the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistani troops have been engaging in unprovoked firing at various locations along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, starting from the Kashmir valley.
The cross-border firing, which follows the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, has heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. There have been no reports of casualties on the Indian side so far.
The latest incident marks a significant escalation in ceasefire violations that began on April 25, when Pakistani forces opened unprovoked fire across sectors such as Tutmari Gali and Rampur in Uri.
Indian forces responded with precise countermeasures, and sources indicated that retaliatory fire may have damaged several Pakistani posts suspected of aiding infiltration routes. However, official confirmation of such damage is yet to be made.
Army sources said that forward areas are now equipped with advanced surveillance tools, including high-resolution night vision devices, ground sensors, and thermal imagers integrated with smart fencing and command-control systems, which are enhancing both detection and response capabilities.
“Modern surveillance tools give our troops an edge and allow for faster, more precise responses,” they said, adding that these systems have been instrumental in thwarting multiple infiltration bids in recent months.
