Indian forces open fire in Leepa Valley, Pakistan Army retaliates

Leepa Valley

Indian forces have opened fire in the Leepa Valley.

In response, the Pakistan Army gave a strong and prompt response.

No casualties have been reported, and the local population remains completely safe.

The locals expressed satisfaction over the army’s timely and decisive action.

Where is Leepa Valley?

The Leepa Valley is an arable valley situated in the Hattian Bala District of Azad Kashmir administered by Pakistan. It is located approximately 83 kilometres from Muzaffarabad, the capital city of Azad Kashmir.

May conflict

Back in May, the clash between Pakistan and India worsened, it was sparked by an attack on Hindu tourists in occupied Kashmir, which New Delhi, without evidence, said was backed by Pakistan. Pakistan has denied involvement.

During the four-day conflict, both sides used fighter jets, missiles, artillery and drones killed dozens of people, before agreeing to a ceasefire.

The ceasefire was announced by United States (US) President Donald Trump.

Pakistan took down six Indian fighter jets during the conflict, including the French-made Rafale. New Delhi acknowledged “some losses” during the conflict but denied losing six jets.

After the conflict, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) gave many strong statements in response to Modi-led government’s accusations and lies.

ISPR said, “We shall shatter the myth of geographic immunity, hitting the farthest reaches of the Indian territory.”

“As for the talk of erasing Pakistan from the map, India must know that if the situation comes, the erasure will be mutual.”

It added that “those seeking to establish a new normal must know that Pakistan has established a new normal of response , which will be swift, decisive and destructive”.