The Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district erupted into chaos yesterday as the Pakistan Army’s audacious intrusion bid was crushed by vigilant Indian forces.

In the Krishna Ghati sector, Pakistani troops breached the ceasefire, opening unprovoked fire to shield infiltrating terrorists. The Indian Army’s Nangi Tekri Battalion, under the Krishna Ghati Brigade, struck back with a “controlled and calibrated” retaliation, turning the tables on the aggressors.

Reports indicate heavy losses for Pakistan—sources claim five casualties, including three soldiers killed and two injured, with Pakistani troops seen hauling bodies away under cover of darkness.

The clash kicked off with three suspicious mine blasts along the LoC, a diversionary tactic that failed to outfox India’s alert defenders. Security forces launched follow-up searches across five areas of Poonch on Wednesday, ensuring no infiltrators slipped through.

This skirmish shatters a fragile ceasefire upheld since February 2021, exposing Pakistan’s persistent gambit to push terrorists into Indian territory. The Indian Army, maintaining a high state of readiness, underscored its dominance along the LoC, with a defence spokesperson confirming the situation is under control.

For Poonch’s residents, the echoes of gunfire are a grim reminder of the region’s volatility. As tensions simmer, India’s resolute response sends a clear message: the border is no playground for Pakistan’s misadventures.