Indian and Pakistani forces exchanged fire for a fifth night in a row along the volatile Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, the Indian Army said on Tuesday, deepening concerns of a wider conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
In a statement, the Indian Army said, "During the night of 28-29 April 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, as well as the Akhnoor sector."
It added, "The Indian Army responded in a measured and effective manner to the provocation."
There were no reports of casualties on the Indian side.
Deadly attack sparks diplomatic fallout
The latest cross-border exchanges come a week after an attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left 26 dead in what was the deadliest civilian attack in the region for years.
India blamed Pakistan-based terrorists for the ambush and has since launched a series of punitive diplomatic and economic measures against Islamabad.
New Delhi suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Attari land-border crossing, expelled Pakistani military attachés, and ordered all Pakistani citizens who had entered via the Attari border to leave India by May 1.
Indian police also issued wanted posters for three suspects — two Pakistanis and one Indian — allegedly linked to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba group, a United Nations-designated terrorist organisation. Authorities announced a reward of two million rupees (£18,900) for information leading to each man's arrest, and launched a large-scale crackdown to track those with suspected ties to the attackers.
Firing along the LoC intensifies
Ceasefire violations began almost immediately after the Pahalgam attack. Pakistani forces targeted Indian positions across the LoC on the nights of April 25–26 , April 26–27, and April 27–28.
Each time, Indian forces returned fire, responding “swiftly and effectively,” according to military officials.
The latest incident on the night of 28–29 April saw small arms fire reported across multiple sectors, including Kupwara, Baramulla, and Akhnoor. The LoC, a heavily fortified, high-altitude border, has often been a flashpoint between the two sides, both of whom claim Kashmir in full but rule it in parts.
International calls for restraint
The growing hostilities have drawn concern from the international community.
The United Nations urged both countries to exercise "maximum restraint" while China, which borders both India and Pakistan, called on Monday for both sides to "exercise restraint" as well.
Iran offered to mediate, and Saudi Arabia said it was trying to "prevent an escalation."
Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump downplayed fears of a broader conflict, saying on Friday, "The dispute will get figured out, one way or another."
Longstanding Conflict
Kashmir has remained a deeply contentious issue since 1947, when British India was partitioned.
Since 1989, an insurgency in Kashmir has simmered, led by rebels seeking either independence or a merger with Pakistan. India accuses Pakistan of supporting these groups, a charge Islamabad routinely denies.
The latest flare-up has fuelled worries that rhetoric from both capitals could quickly spill into wider conflict, with analysts warning that tit-for-tat military actions could escalate beyond control.
For now, gunfire across the mountains continues as the world watches closely.
In a statement, the Indian Army said, "During the night of 28-29 April 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, as well as the Akhnoor sector."
It added, "The Indian Army responded in a measured and effective manner to the provocation."
There were no reports of casualties on the Indian side.
Deadly attack sparks diplomatic fallout
The latest cross-border exchanges come a week after an attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left 26 dead in what was the deadliest civilian attack in the region for years.
India blamed Pakistan-based terrorists for the ambush and has since launched a series of punitive diplomatic and economic measures against Islamabad.
New Delhi suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Attari land-border crossing, expelled Pakistani military attachés, and ordered all Pakistani citizens who had entered via the Attari border to leave India by May 1.
Indian police also issued wanted posters for three suspects — two Pakistanis and one Indian — allegedly linked to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba group, a United Nations-designated terrorist organisation. Authorities announced a reward of two million rupees (£18,900) for information leading to each man's arrest, and launched a large-scale crackdown to track those with suspected ties to the attackers.
Firing along the LoC intensifies
Ceasefire violations began almost immediately after the Pahalgam attack. Pakistani forces targeted Indian positions across the LoC on the nights of April 25–26 , April 26–27, and April 27–28.
Each time, Indian forces returned fire, responding “swiftly and effectively,” according to military officials.
The latest incident on the night of 28–29 April saw small arms fire reported across multiple sectors, including Kupwara, Baramulla, and Akhnoor. The LoC, a heavily fortified, high-altitude border, has often been a flashpoint between the two sides, both of whom claim Kashmir in full but rule it in parts.
International calls for restraint
The growing hostilities have drawn concern from the international community.
The United Nations urged both countries to exercise "maximum restraint" while China, which borders both India and Pakistan, called on Monday for both sides to "exercise restraint" as well.
Iran offered to mediate, and Saudi Arabia said it was trying to "prevent an escalation."
Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump downplayed fears of a broader conflict, saying on Friday, "The dispute will get figured out, one way or another."
Longstanding Conflict
Kashmir has remained a deeply contentious issue since 1947, when British India was partitioned.
Since 1989, an insurgency in Kashmir has simmered, led by rebels seeking either independence or a merger with Pakistan. India accuses Pakistan of supporting these groups, a charge Islamabad routinely denies.
The latest flare-up has fuelled worries that rhetoric from both capitals could quickly spill into wider conflict, with analysts warning that tit-for-tat military actions could escalate beyond control.
For now, gunfire across the mountains continues as the world watches closely.
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