Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise following the Pahalgam attack, with fresh exchanges of gunfire reported along the Line of Control (LoC) for the third consecutive day.

Heavy firing broke out late on Saturday night between the two sides across the Tutmari Gali and Rampur sectors in Indian-administered Kashmir.

In a statement, the Indian Army said, “During the night of 26–27 April, Pakistani army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire towards areas opposite the Tutmari Gali and Rampur sectors. Our troops responded appropriately using light weapons.”

Indian military alleges Pakistani troops fired across Kashmir border for 2nd night

The report noted that this marks the third consecutive night of cross-border firing between Indian and Pakistani forces. Similar incidents were reported on Thursday and Friday nights as well.

The Indian military claimed that the Pakistani side opened fire without provocation. Although both sides engaged in an exchange of fire, no casualties have been reported so far.

The renewed skirmishes follow a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, last Tuesday (22 April), which left 26 people dead.

India has accused Pakistan of indirect involvement in the attack and, in response, suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with its neighbour on Wednesday.

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This move has significantly heightened tensions over water-sharing issues between the two countries. India has accused Pakistan of supporting terrorist activities across the border — an allegation Pakistan has firmly denied. Islamabad, meanwhile, has warned that any attempt by India to block river waters would be considered a 'declaration of war'.

Source: With inputs from agencies