In a brazen act of aggression, Pakistan-backed terrorists, supported by the Pakistan Army, infiltrated India’s Uri sector in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the death of an Indian soldier near the Line of Control (LoC) on August 12. The incident, described as a major provocation, marks a significant escalation following the fragile ceasefire after Operation Sindoor, India’s response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
According to Army sources, the infiltrators, backed by Pakistan’s Border Action Teams, attempted to cross into India late Monday night under the cover of bad weather. Unlike routine infiltration attempts, this operation involved direct firing support from the Pakistan Army. Indian troops engaged the intruders, leading to a fierce gunfight in which one soldier succumbed to injuries. Although the infiltration was thwarted, the terrorists escaped, exploiting the adverse weather conditions. An official statement from the Indian Army is still awaited.
This incident follows months of heightened tensions, with Pakistan’s leadership issuing provocative statements. Recently, Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, sparked outrage by threatening nuclear retaliation against India during a speech in the US, claiming Pakistan could “take down half the world” if faced with an existential threat. India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemned the remarks as “nuclear sabre-rattling,” a tactic it called Pakistan’s “stock-in-trade.” The ministry criticized the irresponsibility of such statements, highlighting Pakistan’s military ties to terrorist groups and questioning the integrity of its nuclear command.
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“India will not bow to nuclear blackmail and will take all necessary measures to protect its national security,” the ministry affirmed, urging the international community to note Pakistan’s reckless rhetoric. The soldier’s death has reignited concerns about stability along the LoC, with India remaining vigilant against further provocations.
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