Indian, Pakistani armies exchange fire on Kashmir border

Pakistani and Indian forces exchanged fire at the disputed Kashmir border overnight, with both sides accusing the other of starting the armed clash.

The clash, the latest in a string of gunfire since last week's attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, took place between Tuesday and Wednesday nights. There were no casualties reported.

"During the night of 29-30 April 2025, Pakistan army posts initiated unprovoked small-arms fire across the Line of Control opposite the Naushera, Sunderbani and Akhnoor sectors in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir," said a statement from the Indian army.

Indian army troops responded swiftly and proportionately, it added.

".... the unprovoked small arms firing by the Pakistan army was also reported from their posts across the Line of Control in Baramulla and Kupwara districts, as well as across the International Border in the Pargwal Sector. Indian army troops responded appropriately," it said.

Pakistan, for its part, accused the Indian army of firing "unprovoked" at the Kiani-Mandal sector on Tuesday night, which was met "accordingly," according to state-run Pakistan Television, citing security sources.

At least one outpost of the Indian army was destroyed in the exchange of fire, it said.

​​​​​​​Amid the cross-LoC fire, the directors general of military operations of India and Pakistan spoke over the hotline on Tuesday, ANI news agency of India reported, citing defense sources.

Tensions between the two countries have been high since April 22, when 26 people were killed by unidentified gunmen at the Pahalgam tourist resort in Indian-administered Kashmir.