India and Pakistan held a Brigade-Commander level flag meeting at Chakkan-Da-Bagh crossing (Poonch) to reduce tensions along the Line of Control (LoC).
The meeting lasted over an hour but concluded without a joint statement or disclosure of specific measures.
Ceasefire Agreements & Violations:
Discussions were centered around adherence to 2003 and 2020 ceasefire agreements between both armies.
Recent skirmishes reported in Jammu, Rajouri, and Poonch, including sniper attacks and IED explosions.
Both sides accused each other of "unprovoked firing", escalating the border situation.
Security Impact & Casualties:
Two soldiers, including a Captain, killed in an IED attack.
Two infiltrators neutralized in Poonch during the same period.
Government’s Stand:
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah supported the flag meeting, calling it a positive step to de-escalate tensions.
Way Forward
Continued dialogue and military-level engagement are necessary to prevent further escalation.
Strengthening border surveillance and intelligence-sharing can help curb infiltration and ceasefire violations.
Bilateral diplomatic channels should reinforce confidence-building measures (CBMs) for long-term peace.
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