Firing continues at LoC for 6th day, India gives 'proportionate' response to Pakistan's provocations

The Indian Army on Wednesday gave a ‘proportionate’ response after the Pakistan Army opened unprovoked small arms fire at several locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, marking the sixth straight day of cross-border firing . The flare-up follows the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 innocent people were killed by Pakistan-based terrorists.

The firing occurred in the Naushera and Sunderbani sectors of Rajouri, the Akhnoor and Pargwal sectors in Jammu, and parts of Baramulla and Kupwara. Indian troops responded quickly and in a measured way, officials said.

“During the night of 29–30 April 2025, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small-arms fire across the Line of Control opposite the Naushera, Sunderbani and Akhnoor sectors in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Indian Army troops responded swiftly and proportionately,” the Indian Army said in a statement.

Since the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, Pakistan has been continuously firing at the Line of Control (LoC), facing a strong response and violating the ceasefire.

India planning military action in next 24-36 hours: Pak

Earlier, Pakistan claimed it had “credible intelligence” suggesting India plans military action within the next 24-36 hours, PTI reported.

Pakistan’s Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, accused the Indian government of preparing military action based on “false and fabricated” claims about Pakistan’s involvement in the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

PM Modi holds key meet, gives forces ‘full operational freedom’

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS Anil Chauhan, and the three service chiefs, giving the forces “full operational freedom” to decide the mode, targets, and timing of India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Government sources said that during the meeting, PM Modi emphasised that it is “our national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism.”