In a swift and effective response, the Indian Army retaliated to unprovoked firing initiated by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in the areas opposite the Tutmari Gali and Rampur sectors during the night of April 26-27, officials said on Sunday.
According to official sources, Pakistan Army posts initiated small arms fire without provocation. Indian troops stationed in the sectors responded firmly and effectively with appropriate small arms fire, ensuring no casualties on their side while maintaining the sanctity of the LoC.
“On the night of 26-27 April 2025, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire across the Line of Control in the areas opposite Tutmari Gali and Rampur Sectors. Own troops responded effectively with appropriate small arms fire,” the Indian Army said in a statement.
Tensions remain elevated along the LoC, especially as security forces continue to intensify anti-terror operations in the Kashmir valley following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead.
Major Crackdown in Kulgam: Terror Associates Arrested
In a separate development, Kulgam Police, in collaboration with the Indian Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), achieved a major breakthrough by arresting two terrorist associates in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
During a routine checkpoint at Matalhama Chowk Thokerpora, Qaimoh, two suspects were intercepted and detained. The arrested individuals have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Salam Bhat, and Mohd Ismail Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, both residents of Thokerpora, Qaimoh.
Upon searching the duo, the security forces recovered:
- Two pistols
- Two pistol magazines
- 25 rounds of pistol ammunition
A case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Qaimoh, and further investigations are underway to unravel more connections.
House of Pahalgam Terror Attack Suspect Demolished
Meanwhile, in a strong message against terrorism, security forces and Jammu and Kashmir authorities demolished the house of a suspect allegedly linked to the Pahalgam terror attack. Officials confirmed that the house belonged to Zakir Ahmad Ganie in Mutalhama village, Kulgam district. Authorities revealed that Ganie had been active in terrorist activities since 2023 and is believed to have had a role in orchestrating the Pahalgam attack, which sent shockwaves across the nation. The demolition is part of intensified operations to dismantle terror infrastructure and deter future attacks.
