Tensions soared at the Line of Control (LoC) as the Pakistan Army responded swiftly and forcefully to another ceasefire violation by Indian troops in the early hours of April 29 and 30. According to security sources, Indian forces opened unprovoked fire in the Kayani and Mandal sectors using small arms. In return, Pakistani troops retaliated with precision, inflicting significant damage to several Indian posts.
Military Response and Readiness
Pakistan’s military leadership reaffirmed its resolve to protect the nation’s sovereignty. Officials declared that any future aggression along the LoC would be met with an immediate and appropriate response. State television reported the response as “strong and effective,” reflecting Pakistan’s heightened state of alert following recent cross-border tensions.
PAF Intercepts Indian Fighter Jets
In a related development, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) detected four Indian Rafale fighter jets near the LoC on the night between April 29 and 30. The jets were flying within Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) airspace. PAF aircraft intercepted the patrol, forcing the Indian jets to retreat without further incident.
Read: Pakistan Air Force Forces Indian Rafale Jets to Retreat in IIOJK
Growing Regional Tensions
The recent military activities come amid rising hostility between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. On April 22, a deadly attack in Pahalgam, IIOJK, claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Though no clear evidence has been presented, India hinted at cross-border involvement. Pakistan has firmly denied any role and called for an independent investigation to determine the truth.
Diplomatic Fallout
India escalated the crisis further by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) on April 23. In response, Pakistan warned of suspending the 1972 Simla Agreement and possibly closing its airspace to Indian flights. These diplomatic moves have intensified fears of further escalation.
Islamabad Warns of Imminent Threat
Information Minister Atta Tarar issued a late-night warning on April 30, revealing credible intelligence that India may launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours. The government has heightened its readiness and continues to monitor the situation closely.
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