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Indian Army Clarifies: Ceasefire on LoC Remains Intact Amid Cross-Border Firing Reports

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1 year ago

February 13, 2025

In light of recent reports regarding cross-border firing between Indian and Pakistani security forces in the Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, the Indian Army has confirmed that the ceasefire between the two nations remains in effect.

The Army stated, “The ceasefire along the Line of Control is being upheld in accordance with the agreement between both armies (of India and Pakistan). Any unrest stemming from occasional incidents of cross-LoC firing and a suspected IED explosion at one of our posts is being managed through the established protocols.”

Addressing the specifics of Wednesday’s events, the Army clarified that there had been no exchange of heavy-calibre fire.

“Minor incidents are not unusual along the Line of Control. Concerns have been communicated to the Pakistan Army through the appropriate channels. The situation is stable and is under careful observation. The Indian Army is maintaining a high level of readiness and holds an advantageous position along the Line of Control,” they added.

This clarification follows claims from defense sources indicating that the Pakistan Army incurred significant casualties late Wednesday night after the Indian Army responded to a ceasefire breach in the Krishna Ghati sector.

In response to the unprovoked ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army, a heightened alert has been issued along the Line of Control, the International Border, and within the Jammu hinterland. Multiple firing incidents have occurred in the Rajouri, Poonch, and Jammu districts along the LoC to deter infiltration attempts into J&K.

Sources reported that at least five Pakistani soldiers were killed due to retaliatory fire from the Indian Army in the Tarkundi area of the Krishna Ghati sector.

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Pickup Vehicle Crashes Into Divider, Two Killed Including Child

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57 minutes ago

March 5, 2026

Namma Kudla

Uttar Pradesh: A tragic road accident took place in Uttar Pradesh when a pickup vehicle lost control and crashed into a road divider.

The driver and a three-year-old girl died on the spot due to the impact of the crash. Nine passengers who were travelling in the vehicle sustained injuries. They were rushed to the district hospital for treatment.

Reports said the victims were travelling to their native village to celebrate the Holi festival. A video showing the horrifying scene of the accident has gone viral on social media.

Preliminary reports suggest that overspeeding may have led to the accident. Police have started an investigation into the incident.

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Five from Karnataka Killed in Car–Container Collision in Andhra Pradesh

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24 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Andhra Pradesh: Five people from Karnataka were killed on the spot after the car they were travelling in rammed into a container truck from behind in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district on Tuesday.

The accident occurred near Gangavaram in Palamaneru while the victims were on their way to Tirupati temple from Bengaluru. According to police, the car crashed into the rear of a container vehicle with great force, leaving the vehicle completely mangled.

The deceased have been identified as Mohandas (71), Nagaraj (61), Kusuma (61), Jayanti (59), and Pooja (33). All of them were residents of Rajajinagar in Bengaluru.

Preliminary reports suggest that the impact of the collision was so severe that all five occupants died at the scene. Police have registered a case at the Palamaneru police station and further investigation is underway.

More details are awaited.

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Woman Kills Ex-Lover Over Blackmail in Ballia

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3 days ago

March 2, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh: A married woman allegedly killed her former lover in Ballia after he blackmailed her with private videos, police said.

According to police, the victim was identified as Pankaj Gupta, a resident of Azamgarh. He was reportedly in a relationship with the woman from a nearby village.

Police said the woman wanted to end the relationship. However, Gupta allegedly began blackmailing her using obscene videos and harassed her repeatedly.

Unable to bear the threats, the woman informed her brother and sister-in-law. The trio allegedly planned the murder during a wedding function on February 5.

On February 7, they allegedly called Gupta to the village on a pretext. He was strangled to death, police said. The accused then poured acid on his face to hide his identity and tried to destroy evidence.

An unidentified body with a disfigured face was found on February 10. The crime was later solved during the investigation.

Police have arrested three accused, including the woman, and sent them to judicial custody. Efforts are on to arrest other suspects involved in the case.