Pakistan Ceasefire Violation, Heavy Losses | Aakhir Tak

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
2. The Indian Army responded strongly, inflicting heavy casualties on Pakistani troops.
3. The ceasefire violation occurred in the Krishna Ghati sector.
4. This is the first ceasefire violation this year, and the fourth cross-border incident in five days.
5. A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) was injured during patrolling along the LoC.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing on Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a befitting response by the Indian Army. The Pakistan Army suffered ‘heavy casualties’ after it resorted to unprovoked firing along the LoC on Wednesday evening in the Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. This recent Ceasefire violation highlights ongoing tensions.

Pakistani Casualties Reported

Pakistani troops opened 10 to 15 rounds of fire, prompting a befitting response by the Indian Army. The extent of damage on the Pakistan side was not known immediately. However, officials said the enemy forces suffered “heavy casualties,” news agency PTI reported. This response underscores India’s commitment to defending its borders.

Recent Incidents and Tensions

The ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Krishna Ghati sector came a day after two Indian Army personnel, including a captain, were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion triggered by suspected terrorists near the LoC in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district. These incidents are raising concerns about the stability of the region.

Ceasefire Agreement

The ceasefire violation along the LoC is very rare ever since India and Pakistan renewed the ceasefire agreement on February 25, 2021. This was the first ceasefire violation this year and the fourth cross-border incident in five days. This recent violation could strain relations between the two countries.

Indian Officer Injured

A junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the Indian Army sustained minor injuries when he accidentally stepped over a landmine in the same sector this evening, PTI report quoted officials. The JCO, who is a resident of Mendhar, was part of a patrolling party keeping a close vigil on the LoC to prevent infiltration of terrorists. The injured officer was evacuated to the military hospital. This incident underscores the dangers faced by soldiers patrolling the LoC.

On February 10, General Officer Commanding of the Jammu-based White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, reviewed “hostile activities” along the LoC in Rajouri district. The military is actively monitoring the situation.

“GOC White Knight Corps, along with GOC Ace of Spades and GOC Crossed Swords divisions, visited forward areas of the Rajouri sector for an operational update on the prevailing security situation and the hostile activities,” the Army had said in a post on X.

On Monday, a soldier manning a forward post in the Kalal area of the Nowshera sector in Rajouri district was hit by a bullet fired from across the border.

Terrorist Infiltration Attempts

Meanwhile, on February 8, an Army patrol in Rajouri’s Keri sector came under fire from terrorists positioned in a forest across the LoC, reportedly waiting for an opportunity to infiltrate Indian territory. Security forces remain vigilant against infiltration attempts.

During the night of February 4 and 5, a landmine explosion resulted in casualties among terrorists attempting to cross into India from the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the LoC. The Indian Army retaliated, causing heavy casualties. This is the first Ceasefire violation this year. A JCO was injured during patrolling.

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