No ceasefire violation along LoC, truce remains intact: Indian Army

Srinagar: The Army on Thursday refuted reports suggesting a ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC), affirming that the truce remains intact and is being adhered to in line with the understanding between the Indian and Pakistani armies.

While acknowledging some recent incidents, including stray cross-LoC firing and a suspected IED blast near one of its posts, the army in a statement, said the situation is being managed through the established communication channels between both the sides.

“The isolated incidents are being handled in accordance with the existing protocols and the ceasefire on the Line of Control is intact and continues to be observed as per the understanding between both the armies (of India and Pakistan),” it reads.

The ceasefire violations along the LoC are very rare ever since India and Pakistan renewed the ceasefire agreement on February 25, 2021. Despite occasional violations, it turned into one of the longest-lasting in the countries’ 78-year shared history.

The ongoing status quo has benefited both India and Pakistan, particularly the border population along the International Border (IB) and the LoC.

After recent minor incidents, the Army said such incidents along the LoC are not uncommon and that concerns have been raised with the Pakistan Army at the appropriate level.

The Army assured that the situation remains stable, is being closely monitored, and that Indian forces maintain a high state of alertness while maintaining dominance over the LoC.