Along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, tensions are running high with Pakistan firing at different places just prior to the planned visit of Indian Army Chief Only a few hours before, Gen Upendra Dwivedi to Srinagar on his General Travels motor cycle. Indian Army responded well to the pre-planned firing.
LoC Shock wave — Increased Cross-Border Firing
The firing from the Pakistan Army is considered a provocative act and following increased jihadi violence in Pahalgam. The attack, which saw civilian fatalities in its aftermath has further stepped up the pressure on India-Pak relations and led to stern Indian responses. Indian soldiers responded to the firing by Pakistan. According to sources, several locations on the LoC witnessed firing with light weapons, and the Indian Army had responded in a manner to curb aggressive acts. No casualties or damage figures have been released. The Indian military is on red alert and ready for any kind of breaking step by Pakistan.
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Significance of Army Chief Visit
The Srinagar trip of General Upendra Dwivedi also has its own importance. He is likely to interact with senior Army commanders and nodal security officials who will brief him of the round-up scenario. First and foremost, he will look at the recent ceasefire violations by Pakistan and what they mean for stability in general north now.
Broader Regional Impact
The LoC firing is not an incident anywhere close to this. Show of the India Pakistan ceasefire crumbling. The timing of the incident that took place just before a high-level visit and days after the worst terror assault out rightly points towards efforts to sow seeds of disharmony. It may also weigh on any future dialogue that the two states might have.
India’s Diplomatic Perception
Apart from the military readiness, India has been pursuing diplomatic courses to deal with the situation on hand. The Ministry of External Affairs has deeply deplored foreign firing across the border and lodged a strong protest to Pakistan, making apparent India readiness not escalate the peace but always ready even if provoked.
