Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 6 (HBTV): Amid escalating tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, the Indian Army responded to unprovoked small-arms fire from Pakistani positions across the Line of Control (LoC) during the night of May 5 and early hours of May 6.

According to the Indian Army, Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing from posts across the LoC in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Indian Army stated: ‘During the night of 05-06 May 2025, Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small-arms firing from posts across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani and Akhnoor in J&K. Indian Army responded in proportionate manner.’

The previous night, May 4 to 5, also witnessed similar unprovoked small-arms fire by Pakistani forces, to which Indian troops responded in a calibrated and proportionate manner.

This marks the twelfth consecutive day of India’s measured retaliation since Pakistan began its unprovoked firing during the night of April 25 to 26.

In a related development, on April 30, India closed its airspace to all aircraft registered in Pakistan and those operated by Pakistani airlines. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued, confirming the airspace closure for Pakistani-registered, operated, or leased aircraft—including military flights—from April 30 to May 23.

Furthermore, on April 29, the Director Generals of Military Operations of both India and Pakistan engaged in a hotline conversation. Defence sources reported that India warned Pakistan against the continued ceasefire violations along the LoC and the International Border.

(ANI)