Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control in the Keran sector, amid heightened security measures and suspicions of infiltration.
Indian and Pakistani troops engaged in an exchange of fire in the Keran sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on the night of January 20–21. The incident occurred as Indian forces were conducting a surveillance upgrade in the area.
Reports indicate that the exchange began when six personnel from the Rashtriya Rifles were installing advanced security cameras in Keran Bala to address existing security vulnerabilities. During this operation, Pakistani shooters reportedly fired two rounds using small arms, prompting a measured response from the Indian side.
Fortunately, there were no reported casualties on either side during the incident. In response to the gunfire, the Indian Army initiated cordon-and-search operations in the area, suspecting that the shooting may have been a diversion for infiltration attempts. Security measures have been intensified as winter progresses, reflecting ongoing concerns about potential incursions.
This situation remains fluid, and further developments are anticipated as both sides maintain heightened vigilance along the Line of Control.
According to The Sunday Guardian, the incident underscores the ongoing tensions in the region, particularly during the winter months when security operations are typically intensified.