LoC Heats Up Again: Drone Attacks, Cross-Border Firing, and DGMOs Set to Meet on May 12
NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR: Tensions have flared once again along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirming fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces.
The situation has worsened despite a US-brokered truce aimed at calming tempers between the two neighbours.
In one of the most audacious moves yet, Pakistan reportedly launched over 100 drones across the LoC from Kashmir to Gujarat’s Kutch between May 9 and 11.
These drones—suspected to be carrying surveillance payloads and explosives—were intercepted by India’s indigenously developed Akash missile system.
Indian air defenses remained on high alert as multiple UAVs were neutralized before they could cause major damage.
In retaliation, the Indian Army struck back with precision targeting of terrorist camps and launchpads along the border.
According to official inputs, several launchpads were destroyed and seven terrorists were gunned down while attempting to infiltrate through the Jammu sector.
The violence was triggered after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 civilians dead—mostly Hindu tourists.
India blamed Pakistan-based militant groups for the massacre and launched "Operation Sindoor" in response, targeting terror infrastructure on the other side of the LoC.
The political rhetoric has also heated up. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, while calling for peaceful dialogue with India on Kashmir, has come under fire for echoing the military’s script.
Indian commentators and MEA sources have mocked his credibility, suggesting he’s merely parroting the army’s line without evidence—especially on issues like the Rafale fighter jet claim.
As the situation remains tense, both sides have agreed to a fresh round of Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) talks on May 12, under the terms of their earlier agreement.
This will be the second such meeting in recent days, following a hotline exchange last week during which India issued a stern warning against further provocations.
While diplomatic channels remain open, the border is anything but calm—and with drones, gunfire, and political posturing in the mix, all eyes are on May 12 to see if cooler heads can prevail.
