In a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Pakistan Army intruded into Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Poonch district on Wednesday. The intrusion led to an explosion in the Krishna Ghati sector, followed by unprovoked firing, according to an Indian Army spokesperson.
&ldquo;On April 1, a mine blast occurred in the Krishna Ghati Sector due to Pakistan Army&rsquo;s intrusion across the Line of Control (LoC). This was followed by unprovoked firing and a ceasefire violation. Our troops responded effectively in a controlled and calibrated manner. The situation is under control and being closely monitored,&rdquo; the spokesperson said.
The Nangi Tekri Battalion, operating under the Krishna Ghati Brigade, decisively&nbsp;retaliated to the attack. The Indian Army reaffirmed the importance of maintaining the 2021 ceasefire understanding between the two nations to preserve peace along the LoC.
Meanwhile, in Kathua&rsquo;s Panjtirthi area, security forces intensified operations following a recent exchange of fire with terrorists. A joint operation involving the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was launched after suspicious movement was detected on the night of March 31, leading to a fresh encounter in the early hours of April 1.
At first light, security forces initiated a search-and-destroy operation. Surveillance and ambush units were strategically deployed, based on intelligence inputs, with heightened alertness in the region as operations continue.
The Rising Star Corps of the Indian Army confirmed the ongoing mission, stating, &ldquo;Acting on intelligence inputs, multiple surveillance and ambush teams were deployed in the Panjtirthi area of Kathua by the Indian Army, JK Police, and CRPF. Suspicious movement was observed on the night of March 31, resulting in an exchange of fire. A search-and-destroy operation was launched at first light on April 1. Operations are currently in progress.&rdquo;
Security forces remain on high alert, closely monitoring the evolving situation to ensure the safety and stability of the region.
&nbsp;

Suspicious movement near the LoC on March 31, led to April 1 encounter

Intrusion comes amid mine blast in Krishna Ghati on Apr 1; Indian forces on high alert

Pak Violates Ceasefire in Poonch; Army Retaliates

Intrusion comes amid mine blast in Krishna Ghati on Apr 1; Indian forces on high alert

April 2, 2025 | 11:50 IST