By Khabar Rojana 
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply over the past two weeks, with cross-border firing continuing for the 12th consecutive night along the Line of Control (LoC) and parts of the International Border (IB). As casualties and displacements mount, global concern is rising—and the United Nations has now initiated closed-door consultations to address the worsening situation.
For nearly two weeks, multiple sectors across the LoC in Jammu & Kashmir have witnessed:
- 🔫 Exchange of heavy shelling and gunfire
- 🧑🌾 Civilian homes damaged in border villages
- 🏥 Injuries and at least 7 reported deaths, including 2 civilians
- 🏃♂️ Dozens of families displaced, especially in Rajouri and Poonch sectors
While both sides have accused each other of initiating the firing, the intensity and persistence of the skirmishes have raised alarm.
| Region | Nature of Activity | Civilian Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Rajouri (J&K) | Mortar shelling, gunfire | 3 deaths, 20+ displaced |
| Poonch (J&K) | Intense LoC violations | 2 injured, property loss |
| Samba & Kathua | Firing near IB posts | Crop destruction |
| Pakistani-admin side | Counter-fire exchanges | Local reports claim injuries |
Amid global concern, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has initiated closed-door consultations regarding the escalating military situation between the two nuclear-armed nations. While India maintains that Jammu & Kashmir is an internal matter, Pakistan has continued pushing for international mediation.
🗣️ According to diplomatic sources:
- The meeting is being held on request from a permanent UNSC member (believed to be China)
- No public resolution or press briefing is expected post-discussion
- The session includes confidential briefings by UN observers stationed near the LoC
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has made the following clear:
- 🇮🇳 LoC violations are being retaliated in a “measured and strategic” manner
- 🛑 India will not accept any third-party mediation on Kashmir
- 📢 The current situation is a direct outcome of Pakistan’s provocation and support to cross-border infiltration
India has also briefed major allies including the United States, France, and Russia on the LoC situation, emphasizing its commitment to regional stability.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has:
- ❗Condemned India’s “aggression” in international forums
- ✉️ Sent multiple communiqués to the UN and OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation)
- 📹 Released drone footage allegedly showing damage to civilian areas on its side
Islamabad is also rallying support from friendly nations, including Turkey and China, calling for urgent global intervention.
Geopolitical experts view this episode as part of a larger pattern of heightened India-Pakistan tensions around key anniversaries and events.
🧩 Key insights:
- Seasonal infiltration attempts often increase during summer
- Political transitions in Pakistan can trigger military posturing
- India’s assertive stance follows years of restraint post-2019
With both sides unwilling to back down and the international community treading cautiously, the situation remains volatile.
🌍 Possible developments to watch:
- Further UNSC discussions if violence escalates
- Increased international pressure on Pakistan to curb non-state actors
- India continuing retaliatory but calibrated military responses
As border villages live under nightly fear, and global diplomacy unfolds behind closed doors, the subcontinent is once again walking a tightrope. Whether calm is restored through dialogue or deterrence remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—the world is watching closely.
Raveena Kumari