On April 24, 2025, the Indian Army accused Pakistani forces of shelling its positions along the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region. According to the military, Pakistani troops opened fire with small arms and mortars near Srinagar, violating a ceasefire established in 2021. In response, India deployed air power, scrambling fighter jets and airborne early warning and control aircraft for reconnaissance. There have been no official reports of casualties or damage, but both sides have confirmed the intensity of the clashes. The incident has become the latest in a series of tensions between the nuclear powers, causing alarm in the region.

The conflict comes amid the recent Pahalgam terror attack, where militants allegedly linked to the Resistance Front group killed 22 tourists on April 26. India has blamed Pakistan for supporting the terrorists, which Islamabad vehemently denies. According to the BBC, New Delhi has closed the main border crossing, suspended the Indus Water Treaty and expelled Pakistani diplomats, sharply straining bilateral relations. Pakistan has stepped up its military presence along the Line of Control, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warning of a response to any provocation.

According to Reuters, the Srinagar shootout follows a series of incidents along the Line of Control. Earlier, on April 2, Pakistani troops violated a ceasefire in the Poonch area, prompting Indian forces to fire back. The Times of India clarifies that the Indian army dominates the Line of Control, but the increasing number of shootouts are undermining the fragile peace. Experts interviewed by Al Jazeera note that the escalation may be linked to domestic political factors: in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is using tough rhetoric ahead of elections, while in Pakistan, the military is seeking to strengthen its influence amid an economic crisis.