Border on Fire: Pakistan Violates Ceasefire for 7th Night Amid Soaring India-Pak Tensions

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01 May

Explosions of hostility shake LoC as Indian Army hits back hard; Airspace shut, diplomacy collapses, and war clouds loom

Jammu: In a dangerous escalation of border hostilities, Pakistan continued unprovoked ceasefire violations for the seventh consecutive night across multiple sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, triggering swift retaliation from the Indian Army. The situation remains tense as both nations confront heightened friction following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April 22.

According to defense officials, Pakistani troops opened fire using small arms late Tuesday night in the Kupwara, Uri, Akhnoor, Poonch, Nowshera, Sunderbani, and Pargwal sectors, targeting Indian forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB).

In a significant diplomatic move, the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries held talks, acknowledging the continued exchange of fire even as India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, intensifying the geopolitical standoff.

“This is not just another skirmish — this is a direct challenge to India's patience and sovereignty,” a senior defense official said.

The Indian Army responded with precision and proportional force, aiming to silence Pakistani posts that initiated the firing. The violation trail, which began in Kupwara and Baramulla, gradually extended to Rajouri and Jammu districts, with loud gunfire reported till early Wednesday.

In a provocative counter-move, Pakistan closed its airspace, shut down the Wagah border, and froze bilateral trade, warning that any attempt to divert water under the Indus Waters Treaty would be deemed an "act of war."

The situation is particularly volatile considering the 2021 ceasefire reaffirmation between both nations, which is now on the brink of collapse. Analysts warn that any further escalation could lead to full-scale military engagement.

India and Pakistan share a 3,323 km border, including:

• 2,400 km International Border

• 740 km Line of Control (LoC)

• 110 km Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) in the Siachen region.

With diplomatic dialogue failing and firing intensifying by the night, all eyes are now on New Delhi and Islamabad — as the shadow of war once again darkens the subcontinent.