Tense LoC Sees Rare Calm Following Ceasefire Agreement
Tensions along the India-Pakistan Line of Control (LoC) have temporarily subsided, bringing a halt to the continuous exchange of fire that persisted for 19 days. According to Indian military sources, a sense of calm prevailed in the border areas last night, which had been volatile since the recent attack in Pahalgam. The Indian Army confirmed that no incidents of firing or shelling occurred along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night.
This period of calm follows exactly 19 days after the Pahalgam terror attack. The ceasefire came into effect shortly after India launched “Operation Sindoor.” A ceasefire agreement was reached between the two nations on Saturday; however, just hours after the agreement, Pakistani troops allegedly violated the terms by opening fire, prompting a strong protest from India. Following this, Pakistan appeared to retreat and is now reportedly adhering to the agreement. As a result, peaceful conditions have been reported not only along the LoC but also along the international border and in other adjoining areas, according to the Indian Army.
Since the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistani forces had been repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement, launching mortar attacks targeting civilian residences. These hostilities caused severe panic among residents of border villages, leading security forces to evacuate them to safer locations. Many villagers have since been taking shelter in temporary camps.
Despite the overnight calm, the Jammu and Kashmir government machinery has cautioned that conditions in the border villages are not yet fully stabilized. Authorities have urged residents not to rush back to their homes, as unexploded mortar shells may still be present in the area and need to be located and defused.
Reports further indicate that no incidents involving drone activity, gunfire, or bomb attacks were recorded last night in any of the other Indian states sharing borders with Pakistan. Nevertheless, security forces remain on high alert and continue to operate with utmost vigilance.