What happened?
Pakistan Army troops violated the ceasefire by opening fire at multiple locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army responded. This incident occurred shortly after a terror attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in 26 deaths. India has taken several retaliatory measures, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, expelling Pakistani military attachés, and suspending the Attari land-transit post.
Why it matters to India
Pakistan’s ceasefire breach and the preceding terror attack have heightened tensions between the two countries. India’s strong response, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, demonstrates its firm stance against cross-border terrorism and its willingness to protect its strategic interests.