In response to an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Indian forces, the Pakistan Army destroyed an Indian checkpost along the Line of Control (LoC), military sources confirmed on Wednesday. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours following the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
According to security officials, Indian troops initiated small arms fire without provocation during the night of April 29–30 in the Kiani and Mandal sectors. Pakistan’s forces responded swiftly and effectively, targeting enemy positions and neutralizing the threat.
Sources reported that Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes resulted in the destruction of several Indian military positions, including the key Chakputra post in IIOJK. The precision of the response, officials noted, reflects the Pakistan Army’s high level of operational readiness.
The incident is seen as part of a broader pattern of escalating Indian aggression. Indian authorities have reportedly begun evacuating villages near the LoC, fueling fears of further military escalation. Meanwhile, the Indian government continues its security crackdown in IIOJK, drawing sharp criticism from Pakistan and human rights advocates.
Security sources in Pakistan have warned that India’s actions reflect a “destabilising and provocative posture,” aimed at diverting attention from internal unrest and its policies in the occupied region.
“The Pakistan Army remains fully prepared to defend the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity at all times,” said one official familiar with the developments.
Tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi have surged since the deadly attack in Pahalgam, which killed at least 26 tourists. India swiftly accused Pakistan of involvement without presenting any concrete evidence, prompting a series of retaliatory diplomatic and economic measures.
These included New Delhi’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, cancellation of Pakistani visas, and closure of the Wagah-Attari border crossing. In a reciprocal move, Islamabad expelled Indian diplomats and military personnel, cancelled Indian visas—except those for Sikh pilgrims—and shut its side of the border.
Pakistan has strongly denied any involvement in the Pahalgam attack and has offered to cooperate in a transparent and impartial international investigation.
