Overview

• The Indian Army confirmed that the 2021 ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) remains intact despite recent isolated incidents of cross-border firing.
• Pakistani troops reportedly violated the ceasefire in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch, prompting Indian retaliation that allegedly resulted in significant Pakistani casualties.
• The Indian Army has not officially confirmed the extent of damage or casualties on the Pakistani side, though a video circulating online suggests fatalities among Pakistani soldiers.
• Tensions have risen following a series of incidents, including an IED explosion in Akhnoor that killed two Indian soldiers and other infiltration attempts across the LoC.
• Indian Army leadership has urged heightened vigilance and preparedness along the LoC, emphasizing the need to address infiltration and hostile activities.