Pakistan Panics, Fires at LoC Again; Indian Army Delivers Strong Retaliation
Rattled by India’s aggressive countermeasures following the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan resorted to fresh ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) late on April 29, 2025, unleashing heavy firing.
Renewed Aggression on the LoC
Late on April 29, 2025, Pakistan initiated yet another round of unprovoked small arms fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, targeting areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, and Akhnoor sectors. This marks the fifth consecutive night of ceasefire violations, driven by Pakistan’s apparent unease over India’s aggressive response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people. The Indian Army responded swiftly, delivering a measured yet forceful retaliation that silenced multiple Pakistani posts.
India’s Robust Countermeasures
Spurred by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s directive granting “complete operational freedom,” the Indian Army has intensified its operations. The retaliation destroyed several Pakistani positions, with posts on X reporting no Indian casualties but claiming losses on the Pakistani side, including a subedar. India’s actions extend beyond the LoC, with a crackdown in Kashmir demolishing terrorist hideouts and detaining over 175 suspects. These measures, coupled with diplomatic moves like suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, have rattled Pakistan, prompting its reckless firing.
Pakistan’s Fearful Response
Pakistan’s actions reflect growing anxiety, exacerbated by India’s strategic escalation. Information Minister Ataullah Tarar’s claim of an imminent Indian strike within 36 hours underscores Islamabad’s panic. Pakistan has reinforced troops, scrambled jets, and closed airspace to Indian flights, fearing retaliation for its alleged role in the Pahalgam attack, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s warnings of a “decisive response” ring hollow as Pakistan struggles to counter India’s multi-pronged offensive.
Regional and Global Stakes
The escalating LoC clashes, with both nations trading fire nightly, have alarmed the international community. The UN, U.S., and China urge restraint, fearing a nuclear-armed conflict. As India pursues its resolve to dismantle terror networks and Pakistan digs in defensively, the region teeters on a precarious
