In an effort to de-escalate tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu, the Indian and Pakistani armies held a brigade commander-level flag meeting on Friday, February 21, 2025, in the Pir Panjal valley’s Poonch district. The meeting, which took place between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. at the Chakkan-Da-Bagh crossing point, lasted for over an hour. However, no joint statement was issued, and the measures discussed were not disclosed.
According to officials, the primary agenda was to push for peace along the LoC and reinforce adherence to the ceasefire agreements signed in 2003 and 2020. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the dialogue, stating that any effort to reduce tensions was a positive step.
The meeting followed two fresh incidents of explosions and firing along the LoC in Poonch over the past 24 hours. An explosion was reported near the LoC on Friday morning, though security officials have yet to confirm its cause.
Despite a largely intact ceasefire since 2020, this year has seen multiple accusations from both sides regarding violations. On February 16, the Indian Army accused Pakistan of “small arms firing” at an Indian post, while Pakistan claimed two of its soldiers were injured in an “unprovoked ceasefire violation” by Indian troops in the Deva and Bagsar sectors on February 12.
Beyond cross-border firing, the Jammu region has witnessed over six skirmishes in the past two months, particularly in Jammu, Rajouri, and Poonch districts. These incidents included sniper attacks, in which two Indian soldiers—including a Captain—were killed by an improvised explosive device (IED), while two others were struck by sniper fire. Security officials remain uncertain whether these attacks were executed by the Pakistani Army or militants. Additionally, two infiltrators were killed in Poonch during this period.
The situation along the LoC remains tense, with both nations closely monitoring developments.
