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Indian Sentry Injured in Nagrota Intrusion Attempt as Ceasefire Violations Escalate

A brief exchange of fire at Nagrota Military Station follows Pakistan's alleged ceasefire breaches, prompting ongoing search operations and heightened border vigilance.

Overview

  • An alert Indian Army sentry at Nagrota Military Station challenged a suspicious intruder, resulting in a brief exchange of fire and minor injuries to the soldier.
  • Search operations are underway to locate the intruder(s), with no further contact reported since the initial engagement.
  • India has accused Pakistan of violating the ceasefire agreement reached earlier on May 10, citing drone incursions and artillery fire across Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri condemned the violations, stating that Indian forces are delivering an 'adequate and appropriate' response while maintaining heightened vigilance.
  • The incident follows India's Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians.