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Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in J&K's Keran Sector, India Gives Calibrated Response

The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran sector, firing at Indian troops who were installing high-tech surveillance cameras. Indian forces responded with a single calibrated shot, with no casualties reported from the exchange. The Indian Army subsequently launched a cordon and search operation, suspecting the firing may have been a diversion for an infiltration attempt. Such violations are often aimed at disrupting security infrastructure or facilitating the crossing of terrorists into Indian territory.

Key Points: Pak Ceasefire Violation in J&K's Keran, India Responds

  • Ceasefire violation on LoC in Keran sector
  • Firing to disrupt surveillance camera installation
  • Indian forces gave calibrated response
  • No casualties reported
  • Army launched search op for infiltration bid
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Pakistan violates ceasefire on LoC in J&K's Keran sector, India responds

Pakistan Army fires on Indian troops installing surveillance cameras along LoC in Keran sector. Indian forces respond with calibrated fire, no casualties reported.

"Pakistani troops fired two rounds of small arms to disrupt the installation of surveillance cameras - Official"

Srinagar, Jan 21

The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control overnight in the Keran sector of J&K's Kupwara district, officials said on Wednesday.

The incident occurred on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday when Rashtriya Rifles soldiers came under attack.

"The incident occurred when troops from the 6 Rashtriya Rifles were setting up high-tech surveillance cameras in the Keran Bala area to strengthen border security and fill blind spots along the LoC. Pakistani troops fired two rounds of small arms to disrupt the installation of surveillance cameras," an official said.

"In response, Indian forces fired a single calibrated shot. No casualties were reported from either side in this exchange of fire," he added,

"Following the skirmish, the Indian Army launched a cordon and search operation in the dense forest area, as the army suspects that the fire could have been a diversion for an infiltration bid", officials said.

Pakistan Army and Pakistan Rangers have been violating the ceasefire on the LoC and the international border (IB) in J&K either to facilitate infiltration of terrorists into the Union Territory or disrupt installation of surveillance equipment along the border.

J&K has a 740-km-long LoC in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora districts of the Kashmir Valley and in Poonch, Rajouri and partly in the Jammu district of the Jammu division.

The 240-km-long IB is situated in the Samba, Kathua, and Jammu districts of the Jammu division.

The LoC is guarded by the army, while the IB is guarded by the Border Security Force (BSF).

The duties of the deployed army and the BSF include anti-infiltration operations, checking of trans border smuggling and drone activities initiated from the Pakistani side of the border.

J&K Police and the other security forces carry out anti-terrorist operations in the hinterland. These operations are aimed at terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs) and sympathisers.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's heartbreaking that our soldiers have to live in such constant danger. Installing cameras is a purely defensive measure. I hope the government continues to invest in modern technology to protect our borders and our jawans.
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Aman W
The timing is suspicious. They fire to disrupt surveillance, then our forces suspect an infiltration bid. This is the old playbook. We need a permanent, strong solution, not just reacting to these ceasefire violations.
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Sarah B
While I fully support our armed forces, I sometimes wonder if there's more we can do diplomatically to reduce these tensions. The cost of this constant standoff is borne by the local communities living near the LoC. Their lives are disrupted too often.
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Vikram M
Salute to the Rashtriya Rifles! They are doing a tough job in difficult terrain. Glad no casualties were reported. The article says they suspect a diversion for infiltration... we must be extra vigilant.
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Karthik V
This happens too frequently. Our response was measured and professional, as always. But the real issue is stopping infiltration at the root. High-tech surveillance is the right step forward.

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