• By Aditya Jha
  • Fri, 02 May 2025 09:16 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

The Indian Army on Friday informed that Pakistan Army posts, for the eighth consecutive days, continued the ceasefire violations across multiple locations of Jammu and Kashmir. It stated that small arms firing was reported from several locations, including Poonch, Kupwara, Baramulla, and Akhnoor on May 1 night. However, the army confirmed that it responded in a "proportionate" manner.

"During the night of 01-02 May 2025, Pakistan Army posts resorted to unprovoked small arms firing from posts across the Line of Control opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Naushera, and Akhnoor areas of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Indian Army troops responded in a calibrated and proportionate manner," Indian Army stated in a post on X.

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Earlier on Thursday, the army had stated that it responded to the violations by Pakistani troops on Wednesday night, adding that the Pakistani troops have been breaking the ceasefire rules for several days. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Wednesday announced that India will close its airspace to all aircraft registered in Pakistan and those operated by Pakistani airlines.

India issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on Wednesday, confirming the closure of its airspace to all Pakistani-registered, operated, or leased aircraft, including military flights, from April 30 to May 23 (estimated duration). Both India and Pakistan have now blocked each other's airlines from using their airspace, as the neighbouring country had already announced this step six days ago.

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Security forces have intensified anti-terror operations in the Kashmir valley in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and the government has given armed forces complete operational freedom to decide on the response to the brutal terror attack. India has taken a raft of measures against Pakistan for its support to cross-border terrorism, including holding the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance and closing the Integrated Check Post at Attari. India has also decided to curtail the strength of High Commissions.

(Updates to follow)