SRINAGAR: The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small-arms fire during the intervening night of May 2 and 3 along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara, Uri, and Akhnoor sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
Army officials said that Indian Army troops deployed in forward areas responded promptly and proportionately, effectively silencing the cross-border firing.
The firing, which occurred without any immediate provocation, targeted multiple sectors along the LoC. Officials said no casualties were reported on the Indian side, and the situation remains under control.
“There was unprovoked small-arms fire from across the LoC opposite Kupwara, Uri, and Akhnoor during the night. Our troops responded befittingly and ensured no damage to life or property,” an army officer said.
The incident has again raised concerns over repeated ceasefire violations, despite existing understandings between the two sides to maintain calm along the LoC.
Meanwhile, security forces remain on high alert in the border areas, and surveillance has been intensified to counter any further misadventure. (JKNS)
