Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) for the eighth consecutive night, engaging in unprovoked firing across several districts in Jammu and Kashmir, including Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Naushera, and Akhnoor, according to Indian military officials. In response, the Indian military has fired back in a measured and proportionate manner to defend the region.
These latest violations come in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, mostly tourists. The attack has prompted an international outcry, with several global leaders voicing their support for India.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed strong solidarity with India during a call with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, offering his condolences and reaffirming the U.S. commitment to standing by India. This marks another instance of U.S. leadership echoing a similar message of support for India in the aftermath of the terror attack.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is also keeping an eye on the situation, with the council's president for May, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris, stating that the matter could be discussed at the UNSC level if requested by any member state. This indicates the seriousness of the international community's concerns about the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
In Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting to assess the situation and strategize the country's response. Following their discussions, they issued a statement emphasizing Pakistan's resolve to protect its territorial integrity and sovereignty. They vowed to respond decisively to any act of aggression, reiterating Pakistan's stance on defending its national security.
As the situation continues to unfold, the international community remains focused on the crisis, urging both nations to seek peace and stability in the region while closely monitoring the ongoing military actions along the LoC.
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