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{{short description|Series of armed skirmishes between India and Pakistan in Kashmir}}
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{{infobox military conflict
| conflict          = 2016–2018 India–Pakistan border skirmishes
| partof            = the [[Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts|Indo-Pakistani conflict]] in [[Kashmir conflict|Kashmir]]
| image             = Kashmir map.svg
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| caption           = Map of the disputed [[Kashmir]] region, with [[Indian-administered Kashmir|Indian-administered territories]] shown in blue and [[Pakistani-administered Kashmir|Pakistani-administered territories]] shown in green
| date              = 28 September 2016 – 16 June 2018<br />({{Age in months, weeks and days|year1=2016|month1=09|day1=28|year2=2018|month2=06|day2=16}})
| place             = [[Line of Control]], [[Kashmir]]
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| result            = ''[[Status quo ante bellum]]''
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| combatant1        = {{IND}}
* {{army|India}}
* {{navy|India}}
* [[File:BSF Flag.svg|22px]] [[Border Security Force]]
| combatant2        = {{PAK}}
* {{army|Pakistan}}
* {{navy|Pakistan}}
*  [[Pakistan Rangers]]
| commander1        = {{flagicon image|Flag of India.svg}} [[Ram Nath Kovind]]<br />{{small|([[President of India]])}}<br />{{flagicon image|Flag of India.svg}} [[Narendra Modi]]<br />{{small|([[Prime Minister of India]])}}<br />{{flagicon image|Flag of the Ministry of Defence of India.svg}} [[Nirmala Sitharaman]]<br />{{small|([[Minister of Defence (India)|Minister of Defence]])}}<br />{{flagicon image|Flag COAS.svg|24px}} [[General|Gen.]] [[Bipin Rawat]]<br />{{small|([[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of Army Staff]])}}<br />{{flagicon image|Flag of Indian Lieutenant Generals, Army Headquarters.svg}} [[Lieutenant general|Lt. Gen.]] [[Devraj Anbu]]<br />{{small|([[General officer commanding#GOC-in-C|GOC-in-C]], [[Northern Command (India)|Northern Command]])}}<br />{{flagicon image|Flag of Indian Lieutenant Generals, Army Headquarters.svg}} [[Lieutenant general|Lt. Gen.]] [[Ranbir Singh (general)|Ranbir Singh]]<br />{{small|([[Director-General|DG]], MilOps)}}<br />{{flagicon image|Admiral-ensign-Indian-Navy.svg}} [[Admiral|Adm.]] [[Sunil Lanba]]<br />{{small|([[Chief of the Naval Staff (India)|Chief of Naval Staff]])}}<br />[[File:BSF Flag.svg|22px]] K. K. Sharma<br />{{small|(DG, [[Border Security Force]])}}
| commander2        = {{flagicon image|Flag of the President of Pakistan.svg}} [[Mamnoon Hussain]]<br />{{small|([[President of Pakistan]])}}
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 | title = [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Prime Ministers]]:
|{{flagicon image|Flag of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.svg}} [[Nawaz Sharif]]<br />{{small|(until 28 July 2017)}}
|{{flagicon image|Flag of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.svg}} [[Shahid Khaqan Abbasi|Shahid Abbasi]]<br />{{small|(1 August 2017 – 31 May 2018)}}
|{{flagicon image|Flag of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.svg}} [[Nasirul Mulk]]<br />{{small|([[Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan|caretaker]]: after 31 May 2018)}}
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{{flagicon image|Flag of Pakistan.svg}} [[Khawaja Muhammad Asif|Khawaja Asif]]<br />{{small|([[Minister of Defence (Pakistan)|Minister of Defence]])}}<br />{{flagicon image|Flag of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee.svg}} [[Rashad Mahmood]]<br />{{small|([[Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee|Chairman Joint Chiefs]])}}<br />{{flagicon image|Flag of the Chief of the Army Staff (Pakistan).svg}} [[General officer|Gen.]] [[Qamar Javed Bajwa|Qamar Bajwa]]<br />{{small|([[Chief of Army Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Army Staff]])}}<br />{{flagicon image|Flag of the Pakistani Army.svg}} [[Lieutenant general|Lt. Gen.]] M. Z. Iqbal<br />{{small|([[General officer commanding|GOC]], [[X Corps (Pakistan)|X Corps]])}}<br />{{flagicon image|Pakistan Navy Admiral.svg}} [[Admiral|Adm.]] [[Muhammad Zakaullah]]<br />{{small|[[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)|(Chief of Naval Staff)]]}}<br />{{flagicon image|Pakistan Navy Vice Admiral.svg}} [[Vice admiral|VAdm.]] [[Syed Arifullah Hussaini|Syed Hussaini]]<br />{{small|(Commander, [[Pakistan Navy#Naval Commands in Field and Commanders|COMKAR]])}}<br /> U. F. Burki<br />{{small|([[Director-General|DG]], [[Pakistan Rangers]])}}
| units1            = {{flagicon image|Northern-Command-Indian Army-flag.svg}}  [[Northern Command (India)|Northern Command]]
| units2            = {{flagicon image|Flag of Pakistan's X Corps.png}} [[X Corps (Pakistan)|X Corps]]<br />{{flagicon image|Naval Jack of Pakistan.svg}} [[Pakistan Navy#Naval Commands in Field and Commanders|COMKAR]]
| casualties1       = 56–61 soldiers and 51 civilians killed <small>(Indian claim)</small><ref name="109killed">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/109-killed-in-pakistan-firing-on-jammu-and-kashmir-borders-since-2016-rti-reply/story-DukZCdsgVdvqAt3FzxiQwI.html|title=109 killed in Pakistan firing on Jammu and Kashmir borders since 2016: RTI reply|date=30 September 2018|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>13 killed (2016),[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/army-crosses-loc-kills-3-pak-soldiers-jk-police-neutralise-jaish-terrorist-in-pulwama/articleshow/62248391.cms] 23 killed (2017),[https://www.firstpost.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir-indian-army-jawan-killed-after-pakistan-violates-ceasefire-along-loc-in-rajouri-sector-4301437.html] 25 killed (2018),[https://www.deccanherald.com/national/officer-among-4-bsf-personnel-killed-pak-rangers-firing-along-ib-samba-674662.html][https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/soldier-killed-in-pakistan-shelling-across-loc-in-rajouti-dgtl-238166] total of 61 soldiers reported killed</ref><ref>25 killed (2016–17),[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/25-civilians-killed-163-injured-due-to-pak-shelling-in-2016-2017-jk-govt-5037860/] 26 killed (2018),[https://www.deccanherald.com/national/officer-among-4-bsf-personnel-killed-pak-rangers-firing-along-ib-samba-674662.html] total of 51 civilians reported killed</ref>

86–90 soldiers killed <small>(Pakistani claim)</small><ref>40–44 killed (29 Sep.–17 Nov 2016),[https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/army-rejects-pakistans-claim-of-killing-11-indian-soldiers-at-line-of-control-1626430] 6 killed (21 November 2016),[https://www.dawn.com/news/1297732/] 7 killed (24 November 2016),[https://www.dawn.com/news/1298279/10-civilians-three-soldiers-killed-in-indian-shelling] 5 killed (3 June 2017),[https://nation.com.pk/03-Jun-2017/five-indian-soldiers-killed-as-pakistani-troops-respond-to-firing-along-loc-ispr] 4 killed (10 July 2017),[https://www.dawn.com/news/1344221] 5 killed (19 July 2017),[https://tribune.com.pk/story/1461749/pak-army-kills-5-indian-soldiers-destroys-posts-response-ceasefire-violations/] 3 killed (21 July 2017),[https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2017/07/3-indian-soldiers-killed-as-pakistan-responds-to-unprovoked-shelling/] 3 killed (4 October 2017),[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/234473-Two-children-martyred-as-Indian-forces-target-civilians-in-cross-border-firing] 7 killed (23 November 2017),[https://www.apnews.com/842ae01904f348d4b4c2c80750447e63/Tensions-soar-as-Indian-fire-hits-bus-in-Kashmir,-killing-10] 1 killed (7 December 2017),[https://www.dawn.com/news/1375158] 3 killed (16 January 2018),[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/army-carries-out-retaliatory-action-against-pakistan-soldiers-jammu-kashmir-loc-poonch-5025222/] 2 killed (19 February 2018),[https://www.dawn.com/news/1390409] total of 86–90 reported killed</ref>

1 soldier captured<ref name="Haider2">{{cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1286910/|title=Pakistan captures one Indian soldier, eight killed at LoC overnight|work=Dawn|first=Abrar|last=Haider|date=29 September 2016|access-date=29 September 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930032029/http://www.dawn.com/news/1286910|archive-date=30 September 2016}}</ref><ref name="Will free">{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/300916/will-free-the-jawan-hedl-in-pakistan-assures-rajnath-singh.html|title=India turns heat on Pakistan to release the Indian jawan taken captive|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=30 September 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930145525/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/300916/will-free-the-jawan-hedl-in-pakistan-assures-rajnath-singh.html|archive-date=30 September 2016}}</ref>
| casualties2       = 67 soldiers and 66 civilians killed <small>(Pakistani claim)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/news/2018/02/66-pakistanis-civilians-killed-cross-loc-firing-indian-troops-5-years-na-told/|title=66 Pakistani civilians killed in cross-LoC firing by Indian troops in 5 years, NA told|work=Samaa|quote=A total of 66 civilians embraced Shahadat and 228 sustained injuries in last five years due to ceasefire violations (CFVs) committed by the Indian forces since 1 Jan 2013 to date, Minister for Defence Eng Khurram Dastgir Khan told National Assembly.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617110515/https://www.samaa.tv/news/2018/02/66-pakistanis-civilians-killed-cross-loc-firing-indian-troops-5-years-na-told/|archive-date=17 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>20 killed (29 Sep.–19 Nov 2016),[https://tribune.com.pk/story/1236061/ceasefire-violations-india-suffering-mounting-losses-corps-commander/] 3 killed (23 November 2016),[https://www.apnews.com/842ae01904f348d4b4c2c80750447e63/Tensions-soar-as-Indian-fire-hits-bus-in-Kashmir,-killing-10] 35 killed (2017),[https://www.dawn.com/news/1383209/proposal-for-meeting-of-pak-india-dgmos-under-study][https://in.reuters.com/article/pakistan-india/four-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-indian-fire-across-tense-kashmir-frontier-idINKBN1F41SR] 4 killed (15 January 2018),[https://in.reuters.com/article/pakistan-india/four-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-indian-fire-across-tense-kashmir-frontier-idINKBN1F41SR] 1 killed (20 January 2018),[https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/271147-martyred-soldier-laid-to-rest-in-mansehra] 2 killed (28 February 2018),[https://www.dawn.com/news/1392316] 2 killed (21–22 May 2018),[https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1409227][https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1409444] total of 67 reported killed</ref><ref>39 killed (2016),[https://www.dawn.com/news/1298279/10-civilians-three-soldiers-killed-in-indian-shelling][https://www.dawn.com/news/1302694/10-children-injured-driver-killed-as-indian-troops-target-school-van-along-loc] 29 killed (2018),[https://www.thequint.com/news/india/pakistan-summons-indian-deputy-high-commissioner-over-ceasefire-violations] total of 68 civilians reported killed</ref>

240–242 soldiers killed <small>(Indian claim)</small><ref>9 killed (29 September 2016),[http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/uri-avenged-35-40-terrorists-9-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-indian-surgical-strikes-say-tv-reports/397625/] 43 killed (Oct. 2016),[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/BSF-jawan-killed-civilians-hurt-in-Pak.-shelling/article16083790.ece][https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/15-pak-soldiers-killed-in-retaliatory-fire-after-ceasefire-violations-in-jammu-and-kashmir-1585203][http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/indian-army-wiped-out-pakistans-company-headquarters-killed-20-pakistani-soldiers-to-avenge-beheading-report/438481/] 2 killed (1 November 2016),[http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/front-page/border-skirmishes-loc-flare-up-8-killed-23-injured/232379.html] 138 killed (2017),[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-killed-138-pakistani-soldiers-in-2017-in-tactical-operations/articleshow/62443429.cms] 48–50 killed (2018),[https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/indian-army-destroys-pakistani-posts-in-haji-pir-and-tangdhar-1175807-2018-02-23][http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/mar/03/four-pakistani-soldiers-killed-along-loc-in-jammu-and-kashmir-in-last-48-hours-1781442.html][http://www.abplive.in/india-news/indian-jawans-destroy-3-pakistani-bunkers-kill-5-soldiers-in-poonch-rajouri-districts-687446][http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/india-acts-tough-warns-strong-retaliation-foil-intrusions/][https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-pakistani-rangers-killed-injured-in-bsf-retaliatory-fire-pak-posts-damaged-443609][http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/bsf-carries-out-9-major-strikes-on-pak-10-posts-bunkers-decimated/] total of 240–242 reported killed</ref>
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The '''2016–2018 India–Pakistan border skirmishes''' were a series of armed clashes between [[India]] and [[Pakistan]], mostly consisting of heavy exchanges of gunfire between [[Indian Armed Forces|Indian]] and [[Pakistan Armed Forces|Pakistani forces]] across the ''[[de facto]]'' border, known as the [[Line of Control|Line of Control (LoC)]], between the two states in the [[Kashmir conflict|disputed]] region of [[Kashmir]]. The skirmishes began after India claimed to have conducted [[surgical strike]]s against [[Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir|militant launch pads]] within the Pakistani-administered territory of [[Pakistan-occupied Kashmir|Azad Jammu and Kashmir]] on 29 September 2016.<ref name="DGMO">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-s-surgical-strikes-across-loc-full-statement-by-dgmo-lt-gen-ranbir-singh/story-Q5yrp0gjvxKPGazDzAnVsM.html|title=India's surgical strikes across LoC: Full statement by DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh|work=Hindustan Times|date=29 September 2016|access-date=2 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002024056/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-s-surgical-strikes-across-loc-full-statement-by-dgmo-lt-gen-ranbir-singh/story-Q5yrp0gjvxKPGazDzAnVsM.html|archive-date=2 October 2016}}</ref>

Pakistan rejected the reports that any deep strike had taken place,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/30/asia/kashmir-tensions-pakistan-capture-indian-soldier/index.html|title=Pakistan captures Indian soldier in Kashmir|first=Juliet |last=Perry|work=cnn.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001075544/http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/30/asia/kashmir-tensions-pakistan-capture-indian-soldier/index.html|archive-date=1 October 2016}}</ref> stating that Indian forces had only engaged in a gunfight with Pakistani troops at the LoC without crossing over into Pakistani territory, an engagement that reportedly resulted in the deaths of two Pakistani soldiers and the wounding of nine.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-india-kashmir-idUSKCN11Z0IJ|first1=Sanjeev|last1=Miglani|first2=Asad|last2=Hashim|title=India says hits Pakistan-based militants, escalating tensions|work=[[Reuters]]|date=29 September 2016|access-date=5 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005140149/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-india-kashmir-idUSKCN11Z0IJ|archive-date=5 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1286881|title=Army rubbishes Indian 'surgical strikes' claim as two Pakistani soldiers killed at LoC|work=Dawn|date=29 September 2016|access-date=30 September 2016|first=Syed Sammer|last=Abbas|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930032051/http://www.dawn.com/news/1286881|archive-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> Pakistan also rejected India's claims that there had been additional casualties.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/02/world/asia/kashmir-pakistan-india.html?_r=0|title=In Kashmir, Pakistan Questions India's 'Surgical Strikes' on Militants|work=The New York Times|date=1 October 2016|access-date=1 October 2016|first=Salman|last=Masood|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005070714/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/02/world/asia/kashmir-pakistan-india.html?_r=0|archive-date=5 October 2016}}</ref> Following this, Pakistani sources reported that in the 29 September skirmish, at least eight Indian soldiers were killed while one was captured by the [[Pakistan Army]].<ref name="Haider2"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/153627-14-Indian-soldiers-killed-in-clashes-with-Pakistan-Army|title=Indian soldiers killed in clashes with Pakistan Army|work=The News|date=29 September 2016|access-date=30 September 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930033205/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/153627-14-Indian-soldiers-killed-in-clashes-with-Pakistan-Army|archive-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> India subsequently confirmed that one of its soldiers was in Pakistani custody, but denied that the mentioned gunfight was linked to the surgical strike incident or that any of its soldiers had been killed in the hostilities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/army-denies-pak-media-claims-says-soldier-inadvertently-crossed-loc-1468244|title=Indian Army Says Soldier in Pak Custody Was Not Captured During Surgical Strikes|date=30 September 2016|work=NDTV.com|access-date=30 September 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930035414/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/army-denies-pak-media-claims-says-soldier-inadvertently-crossed-loc-1468244|archive-date=30 September 2016}}</ref>

The Indian operation was said to be in retaliation for a [[2016 Uri attack|militant attack on an Indian Army base]] in [[Uri, Jammu and Kashmir|Uri]], in the Indian-administered state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], that left 19 [[Indian Army]] soldiers dead on 18 September 2016.<ref name="evacuates">{{cite web|title=India evacuates 10,000 from border with Pakistan amid reprisal fears after Kashmir 'strikes'|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/30/india-evacuates-10000-from-border-with-pakistan-amid-reprisal-fe/|website=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=30 September 2016|date=30 September 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001065030/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/30/india-evacuates-10000-from-border-with-pakistan-amid-reprisal-fe/|archive-date=1 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1191648/called-surgical-strike-indian-farce-throws-challenges/|title=So-called surgical strike: Indian farce throws up a few challenges|work=The Express Tribune|date=1 October 2016|access-date=2 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002135351/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1191648/called-surgical-strike-indian-farce-throws-challenges/|archive-date=2 October 2016}}</ref> Over the course of the next 20 months, India and Pakistan continued to regularly exchange fire across the LoC in Kashmir, resulting in dozens of military and civilian casualties on both sides.

==Timeline==
===2016 – initial strikes===
{{main|2016 Indian Line of Control strike}}
On 29 September, eleven days after the [[2016 Uri attack|Uri attack]], the [[Indian army]] reported it conducted surgical strikes against suspected militants in [[Kashmir|Pakistani-administered Kashmir]]. Lt Gen [[Ranbir Singh (general)|Ranbir Singh]], Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), said that it had received "very credible and specific information" about "terrorist teams" who were preparing to "carry out infiltration and conduct terrorist strikes inside Jammu and Kashmir and in various metros in other states". The Indian action was meant to pre-empt their infiltration.<ref name=BBC2>{{cite web|title=Kashmir attack: India 'launches strikes against militants'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37504308|website=BBC News|access-date=30 September 2016|date=29 September 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930034806/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37504308|archive-date=30 September 2016}}</ref><ref name=NYT>{{citation |author1=Ellen Barry |author2=Salman Masood |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/30/world/asia/kashmir-india-pakistan.html?_r=0 |title=India Claims 'Surgical Strikes' in Pakistani-Controlled Kashmir |newspaper=The New York Times |date=29 September 2016 |access-date=1 October 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002083642/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/30/world/asia/kashmir-india-pakistan.html?_r=0 |archive-date=2 October 2016  }}</ref> Indian media reported variously that between 35 and 70 terrorists had been killed.<ref name="FE">{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/uri-avenged-35-40-terrorists-9-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-indian-surgical-strikes-say-tv-reports/397625/|date=29 September 2016|title=Uri avenged: 35–40 terrorists, 9 Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian surgical strikes|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002035024/http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/uri-avenged-35-40-terrorists-9-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-indian-surgical-strikes-say-tv-reports/397625/|archive-date=2 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="para_commandos">{{cite web | url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/uri-avenged-inside-story-indian-army-surgical-strikes-pok/1/776433.html | title=Surgical strikes in PoK: How Indian para commandos killed 50 terrorists, hit 7 camps | publisher=India Today | date=29 September 2016 | access-date=1 October 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001032146/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/uri-avenged-inside-story-indian-army-surgical-strikes-pok/1/776433.html | archive-date=1 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Uri Pay Back: Pakistan buries dead terrorists, leaving no evidence for India's Surgical Strike|url=http://www.indialivetoday.com/uri-pay-back-pakistan-buries-dead-terrorists-leaving-no-evidence-for-indias-surgical-strike/39701.html|work=India Live Today|date=30 September 2016|access-date=30 September 2016|first=Renu|last=Ratheesh|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001201558/http://www.indialivetoday.com/uri-pay-back-pakistan-buries-dead-terrorists-leaving-no-evidence-for-indias-surgical-strike/39701.html|archive-date=1 October 2016}}</ref>

Pakistan denied that such surgical strikes occurred. The [[Inter-Services Public Relations]] said that there had been only "cross border firing".<ref>
{{citation |author=Ankit Panda |url=https://thediplomat.com/2016/09/indian-forces-cross-line-of-control-to-carry-out-surgical-strikes-first-takeaways/ |title=Indian Forces Cross Line of Control to Carry Out 'Surgical Strikes': First Takeaways |newspaper=The Diplomat |date=29 September 2016 |access-date=1 October 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930180104/https://thediplomat.com/2016/09/indian-forces-cross-line-of-control-to-carry-out-surgical-strikes-first-takeaways/ |archive-date=30 September 2016  }}
</ref> Pakistani Prime Minister [[Nawaz Sharif]] condemned the "unprovoked and naked aggression of Indian forces", which he said resulted in the death of two Pakistani soldiers.<ref name=WP>
{{citation |author1=Annie Gowen |author2=Shaiq Hussain |title=India claims 'surgical strikes' against militants in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/india-hits-militant-launchpads-in-pakistan-in-escalation-between-nuclear-armed-rivals/2016/09/29/e0145168-d97e-4149-977a-24d08b16ea0b_story.html |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=29 September 2016 |access-date=1 October 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001050604/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/india-hits-militant-launchpads-in-pakistan-in-escalation-between-nuclear-armed-rivals/2016/09/29/e0145168-d97e-4149-977a-24d08b16ea0b_story.html |archive-date=1 October 2016  }}
</ref><ref name="Harsh V. Pant">{{citation |author=Harsh V. Pant |url=https://thediplomat.com/2016/10/south-asias-new-strategic-reality/ |title=South Asia's New Strategic Reality |newspaper=The Diplomat |date=5 October 2016 |access-date=5 October 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005203005/https://thediplomat.com/2016/10/south-asias-new-strategic-reality/ |archive-date=5 October 2016  }}</ref>

UN Secretary General [[Ban Ki-Moon]] said that the [[UNMOGIP|UN Observer Group]] in Pakistani Kashmir did not directly observe any "firing across the Line of Control" relating to the incident.<ref name=UN>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/un-chief-ban-ki-moon-offers-to-mediate-over-india-pakistan-tensions/story-tgrv7TWDE7GmuC7EI8NNiN.html UN chief Ban Ki-moon offers to mediate between India, Pakistan] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002042538/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/un-chief-ban-ki-moon-offers-to-mediate-over-india-pakistan-tensions/story-tgrv7TWDE7GmuC7EI8NNiN.html |date=2 October 2016 }}, Hindustan Times, 1 October 2016.
</ref><ref name=observe>
[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/india-snubs-un-for-saying-didnt-observe-loc-firing-3060608/ India snubs UN for saying didn’t ‘observe’ LoC firing] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002043250/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/india-snubs-un-for-saying-didnt-observe-loc-firing-3060608/ |date=2 October 2016 }}, The Indian Express, 2 October 2016.
</ref> The Indian envoy at UN [[Syed Akbaruddin]] dismissed this statement, saying "facts on the ground do not change whether somebody acknowledges or not."<ref name=observe/>

Analyst Sandeep Singh, writing in ''The Diplomat,'' said that the operation is better characterised as a cross-border raid because "surgical strikes" involve striking deep into the enemy territory and typically using air power.<ref>
{{citation |author=Sandeep Singh |title=India's Surgical Strikes: Walking into Pakistan's Trap? |url=https://thediplomat.com/2016/10/indias-surgical-strikes-walking-into-pakistans-trap/ |newspaper=The Diplomat |date=5 October 2016 |access-date=15 October 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018232405/https://thediplomat.com/2016/10/indias-surgical-strikes-walking-into-pakistans-trap/ |archive-date=18 October 2016  }}

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===2016 – Post-strikes===
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On 1 October, Pakistan said its soldiers had come under fire in [[Bhimber]] and they responded to the attack. Indian media stated that Pakistan had started the firing.<ref>{{cite news|title=India-Pakistan Conflict Live Update: Gunfire Exchange Continues Across LoC, Nuclear-Armed Nations Accuse Each Other of Provocation|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/india-pakistan-conflict-live-update-gunfire-exchange-continues-across-loc-nuclear-2424893|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002132312/http://www.ibtimes.com/india-pakistan-conflict-live-update-gunfire-exchange-continues-across-loc-nuclear-2424893|archive-date=2 October 2016}}</ref> 6 Indian civilians in [[Poonch district, India|Poonch district]] were reported to be injured in firing from Pakistani soldiers on 3 October.<ref name="firingcivilians">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/civilians-injured-in-pak-firing-across-loc/article9180532.ece|date=4 October 2016|title=Six civilians injured in Pak. firing across LoC|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> On 4 October, the Indian [[Border Security Force]] said it witnessed Pakistani-operated [[unmanned aerial vehicle]]s (UAVs) flying close to the border, presumably to survey Indian positions.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Unmanned-aerial-vehicles-seen-close-to-India-Pak-border-BSF/articleshow/54676999.cms|title=Unmanned aerial vehicles seen close to India-Pak border: BSF|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 October 2016|access-date=4 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161007035939/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Unmanned-aerial-vehicles-seen-close-to-India-Pak-border-BSF/articleshow/54676999.cms|archive-date=7 October 2016}}</ref> The same day, an Indian soldier was injured by Pakistani fire in the [[Nowshera, Jammu and Kashmir|Naushera]] sector of [[Rajouri district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and union territories of India|state]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref name="9rangers">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/since-the-surgical-strikes-pakistan-violated-ceasefire-25-times-3071039/|title=Since the surgical strikes Pakistan violated ceasefire 25 times|date=7 October 2016|work=The Indian Express|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023212034/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/since-the-surgical-strikes-pakistan-violated-ceasefire-25-times-3071039/|archive-date=23 October 2016}}</ref> Three to at least four Indian soldiers were injured on 5 October because of firing and shelling. Nine Pakistani soldiers were also reported to be injured in retaliatory fire.<ref name="9rangers"/><ref name="GKArmymen">{{cite news|url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/pir-panjal/four-army-men-wounded-in-cross-border-shelling-in-mendhar/230211.html|title=Four army men wounded in cross-border shelling in Mendhar|publisher=Greater Kashmir|access-date=23 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023211742/http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/pir-panjal/four-army-men-wounded-in-cross-border-shelling-in-mendhar/230211.html|archive-date=23 October 2016}}</ref>

Border skirmishes continued throughout the month of October. An Indian soldier was killed by Pakistani fire in the Rajouri District of Indian controlled Jammu and Kashmir on 16 October.<ref name="Rajouri">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Army-bids-adieu-to-sepoy-Sudees-Kumar-killed-in-Pakistan-firing/articleshow/54905479.cms|title=Army bids adieu to sepoy Sudees Kumar killed in Pakistan firing|date=17 October 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=10 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022062449/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Army-bids-adieu-to-sepoy-Sudees-Kumar-killed-in-Pakistan-firing/articleshow/54905479.cms|archive-date=22 October 2016}}</ref> One Pakistani civilian was stated to have been killed by Pakistani authorities while 12 others were stated to have been injured in firing by Indian forces on 19 October.<ref name="Summon">{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1291144/pakistan-lodges-protest-with-india-over-killing-of-civilian-in-cross-border-firing|title=Pakistan lodges protest with India over killing of civilian in cross-border firing|website=dawn.com|first=Syed Sammer|last=Abbas|date=20 October 2016|access-date=4 August 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805015601/https://www.dawn.com/news/1291144/pakistan-lodges-protest-with-india-over-killing-of-civilian-in-cross-border-firing|archive-date=5 August 2017}}</ref> On 21 October, the BSF said that it killed 7 Pakistan rangers, a militant and injured 3 other Pakistani soldier in retaliatory fire after a sniper attack by Pakistani forces injured an Indian soldier, Gurnam Singh in [[Hiranagar]],<ref name="7Rangers">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/7-Pakistani-Rangers-1-terrorist-killed-in-retaliatory-fire-by-BSF-in-Kathua-Jammu/articleshow/54983110.cms|title=BSF returns Pak fire, kills 7 Rangers, one terrorist on Jammu border|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 October 2016|access-date=10 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108014959/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/7-Pakistani-Rangers-1-terrorist-killed-in-retaliatory-fire-by-BSF-in-Kathua-Jammu/articleshow/54983110.cms|archive-date=8 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="7 Pakistani Rangers killed in BSF 'offensive' at International Border, Pakistan denies claim">{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pakistani-rangers-5-killed-international-border-kathua-bsf-3095314/ |title=7 Pakistani Rangers killed in BSF 'offensive' at International Border, Pakistan denies claim |work=The Indian Express|location=New Delhi |date=21 October 2016 |agency=Express Web Desk |access-date=23 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161123203243/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pakistani-rangers-5-killed-international-border-kathua-bsf-3095314/ |archive-date=23 November 2016  }}</ref> who later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.<ref name="Border Security Force (BSF) Soldier, Injured in Pak Firing, Dies, Mother Says 'Won't Cry'">{{Cite news |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/border-security-force-bsf-constable-gurnam-singh-injured-in-pak-firing-in-jammu-dies-1477827 |title=Border Security Force (BSF) Soldier, Injured in Pak Firing, Dies, Mother Says 'Won't Cry' |publisher=Ndtv |date=23 October 2016 |access-date=23 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124024515/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/border-security-force-bsf-constable-gurnam-singh-injured-in-pak-firing-in-jammu-dies-1477827 |archive-date=24 November 2016  }}</ref> The BSF claimed that the Pakistani media confirmed the "fatalities suffered by Pakistani rangers" with a news report that put the number of dead at 5.<ref name="7Rangers"/> Pakistan's [[Inter Services Public Relations|ISPR]] denied that any of its soldiers died and claimed that Indian forces resorted to unprovoked firing, which was dealt by Pakistani soldiers.<ref name="Pakistan denies killing of Rangers, says India resorted to unprovoked firing">{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pakistan-denies-killing-of-pakistani-rangers-says-indian-army-resorted-to-unprovoked-firing-3095448/ |title=Pakistan denies killing of Rangers, says India resorted to unprovoked firing |work=The Indian Express|date=21 October 2016 |access-date=23 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027040930/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pakistan-denies-killing-of-pakistani-rangers-says-indian-army-resorted-to-unprovoked-firing-3095448/ |archive-date=27 October 2016  }}</ref>

On 24 October, a BSF personnel and an Indian civilian were reported to have been killed in exchange of fire between both countries, while nine Indian civilians were reported to be injured. BSF also stated that four to five Pakistan Rangers were injured in firing from Indian side.<ref name="BSFkid">{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/bsf-jawan-child-killed-after-shelling-by-pakistan-in-jk/articleshow/55039751.cms|title=BSF jawan, child killed after shelling by Pakistan in J&K|work=Economic Times|date=25 October 2016|access-date=10 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027061343/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/bsf-jawan-child-killed-after-shelling-by-pakistan-in-jk/articleshow/55039751.cms|archive-date=27 October 2016}}</ref> Pakistani authorities also stated that 2 Pakistani civilians were killed in firing by Indian forces, with 6 civilians being injured.<ref name="Secondsummon">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Pakistan-summons-Indian-envoy-over-ceasefire-violations/articleshow/55048395.cms|title=Pakistan summons Indian envoy over 'ceasefire violations'|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=4 August 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812140112/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Pakistan-summons-Indian-envoy-over-ceasefire-violations/articleshow/55048395.cms|archive-date=12 August 2017}}</ref>

Pakistani military claimed that it had killed 5 Indian soldiers and destroyed 4 Indian military outposts on 25 October.<ref name="5 Indian soldiers killed">{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1210826/five-civilians-injured-unprovoked-indian-firing-along-working-boundary/%3Famp%3D1/|title=Five Indian soldiers killed in cross-border fire along LoC|publisher=The Express Tribune|access-date=26 October 2016}}</ref> Pakistani authorities on 26 October alleged that two civilians were killed while nine others were injured in firing by Indian troops at the working boundary in Chaprar and Harpal sectors and on the LoC in Bhimber sector on 25–26 October.<ref name="Thirdsummon">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pakistan-summons-Indian-envoy-over-ceasefire-violations/articleshow/55071842.cms|title=Pakistan summons Indian envoy over 'ceasefire violations'|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=4 August 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161102084730/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pakistan-summons-Indian-envoy-over-ceasefire-violations/articleshow/55071842.cms|archive-date=2 November 2016}}</ref> A BSF personnel was reported to be killed on 27 October in R.S. Pora sector while ten Indian civilians were reported to be injured along the International Border in [[Jammu region]] in firing by Pakistani forces. BSF claimed that it killed one Pakistan Ranger and injured another in retaliatory firing.<ref name="Yet another BSF man killed">{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bsf-jawan-killed-in-crossfire-in-jammu/article9275021.ece | title=Yet another BSF man killed in firing from across Jammu border | work=The Hindu | date=27 October 2016 | access-date=27 October 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027061828/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bsf-jawan-killed-in-crossfire-in-jammu/article9275021.ece | archive-date=27 October 2016}}</ref> 6 Pakistani civilians were killed and 22 were injured in firing by Indian forces at Shakargarh and Nikial sectors on the same day in a claim made 2 days later by Pakistani authorities.<ref name="Third day in a row">{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pakistan-summons-Indian-deputy-envoy-3rd-day-in-a-row/articleshow/55124033.cms | title=Pakistan summons Indian deputy envoy 3rd day in a row | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=29 October 2016 | access-date=30 October 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101200255/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pakistan-summons-Indian-deputy-envoy-3rd-day-in-a-row/articleshow/55124033.cms | archive-date=1 November 2016}}</ref> In addition, another two civilians were reported to be killed while nine others were reported to be injured in Chaprar, Harpal and Bhimber sectors.<ref name="Unprovokedtribune">{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1216118/india-resorts-unprovoked-firing-along-loc/|title=India once again violate ceasefire along loc|publisher=The Express Tribune|access-date=31 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101042916/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1216118/india-resorts-unprovoked-firing-along-loc/|archive-date=1 November 2016}}</ref>

Two Indian civilians were reported to be killed, while four civilians were reported to be injured in shelling by Pakistani forces on 28 October.<ref name="IETwocivilians">{{cite news | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/two-civilians-killed-in-pakistan-mortar-shelling-along-loc-in-jammu-poonch-districts/ | title=Two civilians killed in Pakistan mortar shelling along LoC in Jammu, Poonch districts | work=The Indian Express | date=28 October 2016 | access-date=30 October 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029114216/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/two-civilians-killed-in-pakistan-mortar-shelling-along-loc-in-jammu-poonch-districts/ | archive-date=29 October 2016}}</ref> A BSF constable was killed in an accident while retaliating to fire by Pakistani forces on the same day.<ref name="Accident">{{cite news | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bsf-trooper-killed-in-kashmir-as-pakistan-violates-ceasefire/story-TaUfLOAiI5sLDuApKGCg4O.html | title=BSF trooper killed after ceasefire violation by Pakistan | work=Hindustan Times | date=29 October 2016 | access-date=29 October 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029050134/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bsf-trooper-killed-in-kashmir-as-pakistan-violates-ceasefire/story-TaUfLOAiI5sLDuApKGCg4O.html | archive-date=29 October 2016}}</ref> Meanwhile, BSF claimed that 15 Pakistani soldiers had been killed in retaliatory fire.<ref name="15 Pak Soldiers Killed">{{cite news | url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/15-pak-soldiers-killed-in-retaliatory-fire-after-ceasefire-violations-in-jammu-and-kashmir-1585203 | title=15 Pak Soldiers Killed in Retaliatory Fire, Says Border Security Force | work=NDTV | date=28 October 2016 | agency=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]] | access-date=28 October 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028215951/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/15-pak-soldiers-killed-in-retaliatory-fire-after-ceasefire-violations-in-jammu-and-kashmir-1585203 | archive-date=28 October 2016}}</ref> Three Pakistani civilians were reported to have been killed while five others were injured in firing by Indian forces on the same day in Nakyal sector.<ref name="Unprovokedtribune"/>

According to a report by [[India Today]], the Indian Army had destroyed a company headquarters and four military posts of the Pakistan Army on 29 October in retaliation to the beheading of an Indian soldiers by militants who were aided by cover fire from Pakistan Army. At least 20 Pakistani soldiers were reported to be killed in the attack according to the report.<ref name="companyHQ">{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/indian-army-wiped-out-pakistans-company-headquarters-killed-20-pakistani-soldiers-to-avenge-beheading-report/438481/|title=Indian Army wiped out Pakistan's company headquarters; killed 20 Pakistani soldiers to avenge beheading: Report|publisher=Financial Express|date=4 November 2016|access-date=5 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105223729/http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/indian-army-wiped-out-pakistans-company-headquarters-killed-20-pakistani-soldiers-to-avenge-beheading-report/438481/|archive-date=5 November 2016}}</ref>

A soldier was killed in Tarkundi area of [[Rajouri]] while a civilian was killed in [[Mendhar Tehsil|Mendhar]] and another was injured in firing and shelling by Pakistani forces on 31 October.<ref name="Tarkundi">{{cite news|first1=Sanjay|last1=Khajuria|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Jawan-woman-killed-by-Pak-firing-in-JK-border-areas/articleshow/55170507.cms|title=Jawan, woman killed by Pak firing in J&K border areas|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=1 November 2016|access-date=1 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106182948/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Jawan-woman-killed-by-Pak-firing-in-JK-border-areas/articleshow/55170507.cms|archive-date=6 November 2016}}</ref> Pakistani authorities claimed on the same day that 4 Pakistani civilians were reported to be killed while 6 were injured in firing by Indian forces.<ref name="Dawnfour">{{cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1293417|title=Woman among four civilians killed by Indian firing along Line of Control|publisher=Dawn|date=31 October 2016|access-date=4 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104002732/http://www.dawn.com/news/1293417|archive-date=4 November 2016}}</ref> 8 Indian civilians were reported to be killed in firing and shelling by Pakistan Rangers while 23 were injured on 1 November. The Indian Army stated that it had killed 2 Pakistani soldiers and destroyed 14 military posts in retaliation.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/front-page/border-skirmishes-loc-flare-up-8-killed-23-injured/232379.html|title=BORDER SKIRMISHES, LoC FLARE-UP: 8 killed, 23 injured|publisher=Greater Kashmir|date=1 November 2016|access-date=3 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103105534/http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/front-page/border-skirmishes-loc-flare-up-8-killed-23-injured/232379.html|archive-date=3 November 2016}}</ref> 2 Indian soldiers were reported to be killed while two other soldiers and a woman were reported to be injured in firing by Pakistan Army who were trying to facilitate an infiltration bid on 5 November in [[Poonch District, Pakistan|Poonch district]].<ref name="2killed3injured">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pakistani-troops-violate-ceasefire-in-Poonch/articleshow/55270502.cms|title=India inflicts heavy damage on Pakistani posts after unprovoked shelling killed 2 soldiers|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=6 November 2016|access-date=7 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106092417/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pakistani-troops-violate-ceasefire-in-Poonch/articleshow/55270502.cms|archive-date=6 November 2016}}</ref>

Pakistani officials stated on 7 November that 3 Pakistani civilians were killed while 6 civilians were injured in firing by Indian troops.<ref name="NY3">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/11/07/world/asia/ap-as-pakistan-india.html|title=Pakistan: Officials Say Indian Fire Kills 3 Civilians|work=The New York Times|date=7 November 2016}}</ref> On 8 November, three Pakistani civilians were killed while three were others were injured in shelling by Indian troops according to a senior police official of [[Poonch district, Pakistan|Poonch district]].<ref name="Dawn3injured3killed">{{cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1295041/three-civilians-killed-by-indian-shelling-in-azad-kashmir-police|title=Three civilians killed by Indian shelling in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: police|newspaper=DAWN|date=8 November 2016|access-date=10 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109171057/http://www.dawn.com/news/1295041/three-civilians-killed-by-indian-shelling-in-azad-kashmir-police|archive-date=9 November 2016}}</ref> On the same day, an Indian soldier was reportedly killed while another was seriously injured in shelling by Pakistani troops in [[Nowshera, Jammu and Kashmir|Nowshera]] sector. Another 4 Indian soldiers were also reportedly injured in shelling by Pakistani troops on the same day. The soldier who was seriously wounded in Rajouri succumbed to his injuries on the following day while another was killed in sniper fire by Pakistani troops in Machil sector of Kupwara according to an Indian Army official.<ref name="NIE">{{cite news|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-another-jawan-martyred-4-others-injured-in-pakistani-shelling-in-naushera-355904|title=Three army jawans martyred in two days, 4 others injured in Pakistani shelling|newspaper=India TV|date=9 November 2016|access-date=10 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110171444/http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-another-jawan-martyred-4-others-injured-in-pakistani-shelling-in-naushera-355904|archive-date=10 November 2016}}</ref> On 9 November, Pakistani authorities stated that 4 civilians were killed while 7 were injured in firing by Indian troops in Khuirata and Battal sectors on the previous day.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-summons-indian-envoy-over-ceasefire-violations-blames-indian-troops/story-JV2R3CrIZYTekAMGTyG39O.html|title=Pakistan summons Indian envoy over ceasefire violations, blames Indian troops|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=9 November 2016|access-date=15 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115133636/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-summons-indian-envoy-over-ceasefire-violations-blames-indian-troops/story-JV2R3CrIZYTekAMGTyG39O.html|archive-date=15 November 2016}}</ref>

An Indian soldier was reportedly killed in Keran sector on 11 November in firing by Pakistan Army<ref name="14killed">{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pak-shelling-kills-another-soldier-on-loc-toll-reaches-14-2272816|title=Pak shelling kills another soldier on LoC, toll reaches 14|work=Daily News & Analysis|date=13 November 2016|access-date=14 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117035605/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pak-shelling-kills-another-soldier-on-loc-toll-reaches-14-2272816|archive-date=17 November 2016}}</ref> while 6 soldiers were injured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/article9339083.ece|title=Jawan killed in Pak. firing in Kupwara|work=The Hindu|date=13 November 2016|access-date=14 November 2016}}</ref> Pakistani authorities stated on 14 November that 7 Pakistani soldiers had been killed in gunfire by Indian forces.<ref name="WSJ">{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/pakistan-says-soldiers-killed-by-indian-gunfire-in-kashmir-1479118167|title=Pakistan Says Soldiers Killed by Indian Gunfire in Kashmir|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=14 November 2016|access-date=15 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114233734/http://www.wsj.com/articles/pakistan-says-soldiers-killed-by-indian-gunfire-in-kashmir-1479118167|archive-date=14 November 2016}}</ref> General [[Raheel Sharif]] later claimed that they had killed 11 Indian soldiers on the same day in retaliatory firing.<ref name="IE4044">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pakistan-claims-killing-11-indian-soldiers-at-loc-4379518/|title=Pakistan claims killing 11 Indian soldiers at LoC|work=The Indian Express|date=17 November 2016|access-date=17 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117011722/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pakistan-claims-killing-11-indian-soldiers-at-loc-4379518/|archive-date=17 November 2016}}</ref> The Indian Army rejected the claim. On 17 November, [[Northern Command (India)|Northern Command]] of the Indian Army said in a [[Twitter|tweet]]: "No fatal casualties due to Pak firing on 14,15 or 16 Nov. Pak Army Chief claim of killing Indian soldiers on 14 Nov false."<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/army-rejects-pakistans-claim-of-killing-11-indian-soldiers-at-line-of-control-1626430 |title=Army Rejects Pakistan's Claim of Killing 11 Indian Soldiers at Line of Control |publisher=Ndtv |date=17 November 2016 |access-date=18 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117191207/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/army-rejects-pakistans-claim-of-killing-11-indian-soldiers-at-line-of-control-1626430 |archive-date=17 November 2016  }}</ref>

On 18 November, the Pakistan Navy alleged that its [[List of ships of Pakistan Navy|warship]] had [[Interceptor aircraft|intercepted]] and prevented the covert infiltration of Indian submarine in Pakistan's seaborne territories on 14 November.<ref name="Dawn Newspaper, 2016">{{cite news|last1=Abbas|first1=Syed Sammad|title=Navy says prevented Indian submarine from entering Pakistani waters|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1297112/navy-says-prevented-indian-submarines-from-entering-pakistani-waters|access-date=18 November 2016|work=DAWN.COM|agency=Dawn Newspaper|publisher=Dawn Newspaper, 2016|date=18 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119061240/http://www.dawn.com/news/1297112/navy-says-prevented-indian-submarines-from-entering-pakistani-waters|archive-date=19 November 2016}}</ref> The [[Inter-Services Public Relations|ISPR]] released the [[Aerial photography|military]] video footage of the alleged Indian submarine patrolling in the [[Arabian sea]].<ref name="Dawn Newspaper, 2016"/><ref name="Dunya News, 2016">{{cite news|last1=Dunya News|title=Pak Navy prevents Indian submarine from sneaking into Pakistani waters - Pakistan - Dunya News|url=http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/361523-Pak-Navy-prevents-Indian-submarine-from-sneaking-i|access-date=18 November 2016|work=dunyanews.tv|agency=Dunya News, 2016|publisher=Dunya News|date=18 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119004607/http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/361523-Pak-Navy-prevents-Indian-submarine-from-sneaking-i|archive-date=19 November 2016}}</ref> However, Pakistan had not identified the type of submarine it claim to have intercepted.<ref name="Pak Claim of Chasing Away Indian Submarine Is 'Blatant Lies': Indian Navy">{{Cite news |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pak-claim-of-chasing-away-indian-submarine-is-blatant-lies-indian-navy-1627199 |title=Pak Claim of Chasing Away Indian Submarine Is 'Blatant Lies': Indian Navy |publisher=Ndtv |date=18 November 2016 |access-date=18 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119040440/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pak-claim-of-chasing-away-indian-submarine-is-blatant-lies-indian-navy-1627199 |archive-date=19 November 2016  }}</ref> The Navy claimed that its warships had intercepted the incurring Indian submarine once it was detected on their military radars, and diverted the submarine from its course of actions.<ref name="Geo News, 2016">{{cite news|last1=Siddiquie|first1=Tariq Moin|title=Navy prevents Indian submarine from entering Pakistani waters|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/120969-Indian-submarine-diverted-back-from-Pakistani-waters-by-Pakistan-Navy|access-date=18 November 2016|work=geo.tv|agency=Geo News|publisher=Geo News, 2016|date=18 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119063809/https://www.geo.tv/latest/120969-Indian-submarine-diverted-back-from-Pakistani-waters-by-Pakistan-Navy|archive-date=19 November 2016}}</ref> The [[Indian Navy]] strongly rejected the claims and termed Pakistan's interception claims as: "blatant lies".<ref name="Pakistani claim of blocking Indian submarine a 'blatant lie', says Navy">{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pakistani-claim-of-blocking-Indian-submarine-a-blatant-lie-says-Navy/articleshow/55497666.cms |title=Pakistani claim of blocking Indian submarine a 'blatant lie', says Navy |last=Pandit |first=Rajat |work=[[The Times of India]]|date=18 November 2016 |access-date=18 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119015947/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pakistani-claim-of-blocking-Indian-submarine-a-blatant-lie-says-Navy/articleshow/55497666.cms |archive-date=19 November 2016  }}</ref><ref name="Hindustan Times">{{cite news|title=Pak navy says it 'blocked' Indian submarine, New Delhi cites 'blatant lies'|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-navy-claims-it-pushed-indian-submarine-clear-of-its-waters/story-3Ha1qnPQC3mpXgxjE0wujL.html|access-date=18 November 2016|work=hindustantimes.com/|agency=Hindustan Times|date=18 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118224621/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-navy-claims-it-pushed-indian-submarine-clear-of-its-waters/story-3Ha1qnPQC3mpXgxjE0wujL.html|archive-date=18 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="Deutsche Welle">{{cite news|last1=(www.dw.com)|first1=Deutsche Welle|title=Pakistan navy claims it 'pushed' away Indian submarine {{!}} News|date=18 November 2016|url=http://www.dw.com/en/pakistan-navy-claims-it-pushed-away-indian-submarine/a-36441587|access-date=18 November 2016|work=DW.COM|agency=Deutsche Welle|publisher=Deutsche Welle|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118234636/http://www.dw.com/en/pakistan-navy-claims-it-pushed-away-indian-submarine/a-36441587|archive-date=18 November 2016}}</ref> The Indian Navy also said that none of its [[List of active Indian Navy ships|ships]] are near Pakistan."<ref name="Pakistani claim of blocking Indian submarine a 'blatant lie', says Navy"/> An Indian Navy officer said in a statement, "Why would an Indian submarine surface or come to snorkelling depth near Pakistani waters?", Submarines are meant to be stealthy, and they do not reveal their presence so easily whether they are on intelligence gathering or in combat missions.<ref name="Pakistani claim of blocking Indian submarine a 'blatant lie', says Navy"/> Another navy officer stated that there are more than 150 ships in the northern [[Arabian Sea]] and the [[Persian Gulf]] of different nations including submarines of the [[People's Liberation Army Navy|China]], "either the Pakistan Navy mistook some other nation's submarine as an Indian one or is just doing propaganda warfare."<ref name="Pakistani claim of blocking Indian submarine a 'blatant lie', says Navy"/> [[NDTV]] stated that, analysis of the video and the images released by Pakistani authorities does not indicate that the mast of the submarine which are visible in the images matches the mast of either India's [[Shishumar-class submarine]]s, its [[Sindhughosh-class submarine|Kilo-class submarines]] or its [[Russian submarine Nerpa (K-152)|Chakra]] nuclear attack submarine.<ref name="Pak Claim of Chasing Away Indian Submarine Is 'Blatant Lies': Indian Navy"/>

On 18 November, Commander of [[X Corps (Pakistan)|X Corps]] of the Pakistan Army Lieutenant-General Malik Zafar Iqbal said to a selected gathering of Pakistani parliamentarians and journalists in Gilgit: "Only 20 of our soldiers embraced martyrdom" and claimed: "they [Indian Army] lost more than 40 soldiers".<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1236061/ceasefire-violations-india-suffering-mounting-losses-corps-commander/ |title=India suffering mounting losses: Corps Commander |publisher=The Express Tribune |date=19 November 2016 |agency=By Shabbir Mir |access-date=19 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119135637/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1236061/ceasefire-violations-india-suffering-mounting-losses-corps-commander/ |archive-date=19 November 2016  }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-armys-toll-double-as-compared-to-pakistan-lt-gen-iqbal/articleshow/55510415.cms |title=Indian army's toll double as compared to Pakistan : Lt Gen Iqbal |work=The Economic Times|date=19 November 2016 |agency=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]] |access-date=19 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121072950/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-armys-toll-double-as-compared-to-pakistan-lt-gen-iqbal/articleshow/55510415.cms |archive-date=21 November 2016  }}</ref>

On 19 November, the Pakistani military claimed that it shot down an Indian quad-copter type drone that had allegedly crossed the [[Line of Control|LoC]] into Pakistani controlled Kashmir. The same day, the Pakistani police said that four Pakistani civilians were killed in cross-border firing.<ref name="Pakistan Shoots Down Indian Drone 'Trespassing' Into Kashmir">{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/11/19/world/asia/ap-as-pakistan-india.html |title=Pakistan Shoots Down Indian Drone 'Trespassing' Into Kashmir |last=Mughal |first=Roshan |work=The New York Times|date=19 November 2016 |agency=The Associated Press |access-date=20 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120014930/http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/11/19/world/asia/ap-as-pakistan-india.html |archive-date=20 November 2016  }}</ref>

On 22 November, Indian reports said that militants or a Pakistani "Border Action Team" killed three Indian soldiers and savagely mutilated one of the bodies in Machhil sector of Kupwara district along the LoC.<ref name="Jammu and Kashmir: 3 soldiers killed, India warns Pakistan of heavy retribution">{{Cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-stand-by-for-heavy-retribution-india-warns-pakistan-2276066 |title=Jammu and Kashmir: 3 soldiers killed, India warns Pakistan of heavy retribution |publisher=DNA India |date=23 November 2016 |access-date=23 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161125095904/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-stand-by-for-heavy-retribution-india-warns-pakistan-2276066 |archive-date=25 November 2016  }}</ref><ref name="J&K: Three soldiers killed on LoC, one of them mutilated, Army promises 'heavy retribution'">{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/jk-three-soldiers-killed-on-loc-one-of-them-mutilated-army-promises-heavy-retribution-4390212/ |title=J&K: Three soldiers killed on LoC, one of them mutilated, Army promises 'heavy retribution' |last1=Ehsan |first1=Mir |work=The Indian Express|last2=Swami |first2=Praveen |location=Srinagar |date=23 November 2016 |access-date=23 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161123004140/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/jk-three-soldiers-killed-on-loc-one-of-them-mutilated-army-promises-heavy-retribution-4390212/ |archive-date=23 November 2016  }}</ref> The Northern Command of the Indian Army said that "retribution will be heavy for this cowardly act".<ref name="Jammu and Kashmir: 3 soldiers killed, India warns Pakistan of heavy retribution"/><ref name="J&K: Three soldiers killed on LoC, one of them mutilated, Army promises 'heavy retribution'"/> This was the second such incident of mutilation of an Indian soldier's body in the same sector since 28 October, when the militants mutilated the body of Mandeep Singh of 17 [[Sikh Regiment]]<ref name="Jammu and Kashmir: 3 soldiers killed, India warns Pakistan of heavy retribution"/><ref name="J&K: Three soldiers killed on LoC, one of them mutilated, Army promises 'heavy retribution'"/><ref name="3 soldiers killed in Jammu and Kashmir, body of one soldier mutilated, Indian Army vows revenge">{{Cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indian-army-soldier-mutilated-jammu-and-kashmir-machil-sector/1/816729.html |title=3 soldiers killed in Jammu and Kashmir, body of one soldier mutilated, Indian Army vows revenge |publisher=India Today |date=22 November 2016 |access-date=24 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124071929/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indian-army-soldier-mutilated-jammu-and-kashmir-machil-sector/1/816729.html |archive-date=24 November 2016  }}</ref> before retreating back into Pakistan controlled Kashmir under covering fire from Pakistan Army.<ref name="India Vows 'Heavy Retribution' After Soldier Is Mutilated By Pakistan, 2 Killed">{{Cite news |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/body-of-soldier-mutilated-after-3-were-killed-near-line-of-control-in-jammu-and-kashmir-1628729 |title=India Vows 'Heavy Retribution' After Soldier Is Mutilated By Pakistan, 2 Killed |publisher=Ndtv |date=23 November 2016 |access-date=24 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124072217/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/body-of-soldier-mutilated-after-3-were-killed-near-line-of-control-in-jammu-and-kashmir-1628729 |archive-date=24 November 2016  }}</ref> Pakistan denied the accusation, calling it fabricated.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1240151/attempt-malign-pakistan-dismisses-report-soldiers-alleged-mutilation/|title='Attempt to malign': Pakistan dismisses report of soldier's alleged mutilation|work=The Express Tribune|date=23 November 2016|access-date=28 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129021439/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1240151/attempt-malign-pakistan-dismisses-report-soldiers-alleged-mutilation/|archive-date=29 November 2016}}</ref>

On 23 November the Indian army launched a massive attack. 120&nbsp;mm heavy mortars and machine guns were used in the attack on Pakistani army posts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Army Launches Massive Counter Attack|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/army-launches-massive-counter-assault-day-after-soldiers-beheading-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-machil-1629015|access-date=23 November 2016|agency=NDTV|issue=23 November 2016|publisher=NDTV|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161123055937/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/army-launches-massive-counter-assault-day-after-soldiers-beheading-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-machil-1629015|archive-date=23 November 2016}}</ref> Artillery fire and shelling from India targeted several Pakistani villages and struck a passenger bus near the dividing line in the disputed region of Kashmir on Wednesday killing 9 civilians. Pakistan announced that it also killed 3 soldiers including an army captain. Two more civilians were also killed in another region of Kashmir.  Pakistan military also claims 7 Indian soldiers have been killed in retaliatory fire, which was not confirmed by India.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tensions soar as Indian fire hits bus in Kashmir, killing 10|url=https://www.apnews.com/842ae01904f348d4b4c2c80750447e63/Tensions-soar-as-Indian-fire-hits-bus-in-Kashmir,-killing-10|access-date=23 November 2016|agency=AP|work=Associated Press}}</ref> Following the incident, DGMO of Pakistan requested for unscheduled talks on hotline and complain about killing of civilians caused by Indian Army fire.<ref name="huffingtonpost">{{Cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/11/23/india-and-pak-dgmos-speak-over-unscheduled-hotline-to-discuss-re/ |title=India and Pak DGMOs Speak Over Hotline To Discuss Recent 'Unethical' Acts of Mutliation of Indian Soldiers |access-date=14 February 2017 |work=The Huffington Post |date=23 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214182147/http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/11/23/india-and-pak-dgmos-speak-over-unscheduled-hotline-to-discuss-re/ |archive-date=14 February 2017  }}</ref><ref name="toi">{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indian-Pakistani-DGMOs-speak-over-border-firings/articleshow/55585963.cms |title=Indian, Pakistani DGMOs speak over border firings |access-date=14 February 2017 |work=[[The Times of India]]|date=23 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215133559/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indian-Pakistani-DGMOs-speak-over-border-firings/articleshow/55585963.cms |archive-date=15 February 2017  }}</ref> During the talks however, the Indian DGMO, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh also complained to his counterpart about unprovoked firing by Pakistani forces to "provide insurgents cover fire while they (Insurgents) enter [[Indian Administered Kashmir]]".<ref name="huffingtonpost"/><ref name="toi" />

On 29 November, Pakistan and India exchanged fire on the LOC north of Baramulla sector as well as in Uri sector.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/india-pakistan-exchange-fire-in-uri-sector-of-north-kashmir/234951.html |title = India, Pakistan exchange fire in Uri sector of north Kashmir  |access-date=5 December 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202214157/http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/india-pakistan-exchange-fire-in-uri-sector-of-north-kashmir/234951.html |archive-date=2 December 2016  }}</ref> On 2 December, a Border Security Force trooper was wounded by a Pakistani sniper in Bhimbher Gali sector of Rajouri district.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesnow.tv/india/article/bsf-jawan-injured-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan/52560|title=BSF Jawan Injured in Ceasefire Violation By Pakistan|date=2 December 2016|publisher=[[Times Now]]|access-date=4 August 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202000339/http://www.timesnow.tv/india/article/bsf-jawan-injured-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan/52560|archive-date=2 February 2017}}</ref> On 29 December, it was reported that Pakistan Army fired at Indian positions in Gulpur sector of Poonch district. No casualties were reported on the Indian side.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/fresh-border-firing-between-india-pakistan-in-j-k/story-2LwhG8bXOFv6wxLEMXkiZM.html|title=Fresh border firing between India, Pakistan in J-K|date=29 December 2016|newspaper=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=20 January 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202001635/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/fresh-border-firing-between-india-pakistan-in-j-k/story-2LwhG8bXOFv6wxLEMXkiZM.html|archive-date=2 February 2017}}</ref>

===2017===
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On 13 February 2017, Pakistan Army's official public relations outlet, the ISPR stated that three Pakistani soldiers were killed in cross-border firing by Indian troops.<ref name="hindustantimes">{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-says-indian-loc-firing-killed-three-soldiers/story-qh1zoZ0eAVDwjeDicilg7I.html |title=Pakistan Army says three soldiers killed by Indian firing across LoC |access-date=14 February 2017 |work=Hindustan Times |date=14 February 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213231239/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-says-indian-loc-firing-killed-three-soldiers/story-qh1zoZ0eAVDwjeDicilg7I.html |archive-date=13 February 2017  }}</ref>

The Indian Army stated on 1 May that the Border Action Team (BAT), which is alleged to be made up from terrorists and soldiers of Pakistan's Army, killed and mutilated bodies of 2 Indian soldiers. Pakistan's government denied it.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-mutilates-bodies-of-two-indian-soldiers-army-vows-revenge/story-MuI5fTZdmRyavJNnAqwlPI.html|title=Pakistan's latest barbaric act: Bodies of two Indian soldiers mutilated, army vows appropriate response|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=28 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527003100/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-mutilates-bodies-of-two-indian-soldiers-army-vows-revenge/story-MuI5fTZdmRyavJNnAqwlPI.html|archive-date=27 May 2017}}</ref>

On 11 May 2017, the two countries exchanged artillery and small-arms fire. Pakistan's foreign office stated that a civilian had been killed while 2 others were injured by Indian shelling in Subzkot in [[Pakistan-occupied Kashmir]] while the [[Associated Press]] reported that an Indian civilian had been killed in Nowshera.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/05/kashmir-civilians-killed-india-pakistan-trade-fire-170511125258524.html|title=Kashmir: Civilians killed as India, Pakistan trade fire|publisher=Aljazeera|access-date=11 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511151008/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/05/kashmir-civilians-killed-india-pakistan-trade-fire-170511125258524.html|archive-date=11 May 2017}}</ref>

On 13 May 2017,the Pakistani military said it destroyed several Indian Observation Posts at Noshera sector in response to recent Ceasefire violations by the Indian army in which several Civilians were injured.The [[Inter Services Public Relations|DG ISPR]] also released a video supporting it's claim which showed Indian Military posts being shelled by Pakistani forces.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=867050287583965184|user=OfficialDGISPR|title=On 13 May 2017, India targeted innocent civilians. In befitting response Pak Army destroyed Indian posts in Nowsher…|date=23 May 2017}}</ref>.The next day, Indian officials claimed that Pakistani shelling in Nowshera killed 3 Indian civilians and injured 9 others including a BSF officer.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abplive.in/india-news/loc-ceasefire-violation-with-3-civilians-killed-9-injured-in-last-5-days-naushera-in-jk-boiling-527525|title=LoC ceasefire violation: With 3 civilians killed & 9 injured in last 5 days, Nowshera in J&K boiling|publisher=ABP live|access-date=14 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516170658/http://www.abplive.in/india-news/loc-ceasefire-violation-with-3-civilians-killed-9-injured-in-last-5-days-naushera-in-jk-boiling-527525|archive-date=16 May 2017}}</ref>

On 23 May 2017, the Indian Army claimed it had "bombed" Pakistani army checkposts in Nowshera Sector along the border. An Indian military spokesman said the action was taken to prevent infiltration of militants into the Indian side. However, the Pakistani military swiftly rejected the claim as "false".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-40014165|title=India 'bombs Pakistan army posts' in Kashmir|work=BBC|date=23 May 2017|access-date=23 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523120718/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-40014165|archive-date=23 May 2017}}</ref>

The Indian Army stated on 26 May that it had scuttled the attempts at a cross-border infiltration by BAT, killing 2 BAT terrorists.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pakistan-border-action-team-attack-uri-army/1/963590.html|title=Attack by Pakistan Border Action Team foiled in Uri, 2 killed: Army|work=India Today|date=26 May 2017|access-date=28 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526210016/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pakistan-border-action-team-attack-uri-army/1/963590.html|archive-date=26 May 2017}}</ref> 2 days later it stated that an army [[Porter (carrier)|porter]] was killed and another injured in firing by Pakistan Army in [[Keran, Jammu and Kashmir|Keran]] sector.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-porter-killed-in-pakistani-firing-in-j-k-s-keran-sector/story-iMtD6elEPdZfcLWCLfhOWL.html|title=Army porter killed in Pakistani firing in J-K's Keran sector|work=Hindustan Times|date=28 May 2017|access-date=28 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528095602/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-porter-killed-in-pakistani-firing-in-j-k-s-keran-sector/story-iMtD6elEPdZfcLWCLfhOWL.html|archive-date=28 May 2017}}</ref>

On 29 May 2017, the Indian media reports, citing defence sources, said that [[Para (Special Forces)|special forces]] of the Indian Army foiled an attack by Pakistan's Border Action Team, killing 2 Pakistani soldiers along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector.<ref name="newindianexpress.com">{{Cite news |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/may/30/2-pakistani-troopers-killed-in-armys-counter-offensive-on-loc-1610748.html |title=2 Pakistani troopers killed in army's counter offensive on LoC |access-date=4 June 2017 |work=The New Indian Express |date=30 May 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170530030906/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/may/30/2-pakistani-troopers-killed-in-armys-counter-offensive-on-loc-1610748.html |archive-date=30 May 2017  }}</ref>

On 1 June 2017, [[Livemint]] reported, quoting an Indian government official, that the Indian Army's special forces eliminated a Pakistani Border Action Team composed of five enemy soldiers along the Line of Control in the Muzaffarabad sector.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/GXNeTxBJFbij9Y7yshCNVP/Indian-Army-kills-five-Pakistani-soldiers-in-LoC-strike.html |title=Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army kills five Pakistani soldiers in LoC strike |last=Das |first=Shaswati |access-date=4 June 2017 |work=Livemint |date=1 June 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603084547/http://www.livemint.com/Politics/GXNeTxBJFbij9Y7yshCNVP/Indian-Army-kills-five-Pakistani-soldiers-in-LoC-strike.html |archive-date=3 June 2017  }}</ref> On the same day one Indian civilian was also killed after Pakistani troops attacked Indian military positions along the line of control.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/pakistan-violates-ceasfire-along-loc-indian-forces-retaliate/695620/ |title=Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC, 1 civilian killed |access-date=4 June 2017 |work=Livemint |date=1 June 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603141414/https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/pakistan-violates-ceasfire-along-loc-indian-forces-retaliate/695620/ |archive-date=3 June 2017  }}</ref> On 2 June 2017, Indian military reported that one personnel of General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) was killed and two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured after Pakistani military opened fire on Indian military positions.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/one-gref-personnel-and-two-bsf-jawan-killed-in-pak-cross-border-firing/articleshow/58952963.cms | title=One GREF personnel and two BSF jawan killed in Pak cross-border firing | work=Economic Times| date=2 June 2017| access-date=3 June 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170604185710/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/one-gref-personnel-and-two-bsf-jawan-killed-in-pak-cross-border-firing/articleshow/58952963.cms | archive-date=4 June 2017 | url-status=live}}</ref>

On 4 June, Pakistan's ISPR said that the military destroyed Indian bunkers during cross-border firing, in which five Indian soldiers were killed.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nation.com.pk/national/03-Jun-2017/five-indian-soldiers-killed-as-pakistani-troops-respond-to-firing-along-loc-ispr|title=Five Indian soldiers killed as Pakistani troops respond to firing along LoC: ISPR|work=The Nation|date=3 June 2017|access-date=3 June 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603131220/http://nation.com.pk/national/03-Jun-2017/five-indian-soldiers-killed-as-pakistani-troops-respond-to-firing-along-loc-ispr|archive-date=3 June 2017}}</ref> It released video footage showing the Pakistani forces' destruction of the posts.<ref name="Dawn1337734"/> However, the Indian Army denied the claim. "No casualties have been caused to our own soldiers in ceasefire violation along LoC," a senior officer of 16 Corps of the Indian Army said. "The claim of the Pakistan Army that it killed 5 Indian soldiers, destroyed bunkers in firing on LoC, is totally wrong," he said.<ref name="livemint">{{Cite news |url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/IITHMXvYWgy3hSiS53Jb7O/Indian-Army-denies-any-casualty-in-Pakistan-ceasefire-violat.html |title=Indian Army denies any casualties in Pakistan ceasefire violations along LoC |access-date=4 June 2017 |work=Livemint |date=3 June 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603182635/http://www.livemint.com/Politics/IITHMXvYWgy3hSiS53Jb7O/Indian-Army-denies-any-casualty-in-Pakistan-ceasefire-violat.html |archive-date=3 June 2017  }}</ref> Following hotline contact, the ISPR stated any Indian violations would be responded with "full force at the time and place of our choosing with the onus of responsibility on Indian aggressive behaviour."<ref name="Dawn1337734">{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1337734/threats-of-retaliation-traded-with-india|title=Threats of retaliation traded with India|work=Dawn|first=Baqir Sajjad|last=Syed|date=6 June 2017|access-date=7 June 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170607020757/https://www.dawn.com/news/1337734/threats-of-retaliation-traded-with-india|archive-date=7 June 2017}}</ref> ''[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]'' reported the number of Indian ceasefire violations in 2017 at over 400, crossing last year's 382.<ref name="Dawn1337734"/> Pakistan's DGMO, Major-General [[Sahir Shamshad Mirza]], said that Indian forces were killing civilians and inadvertent crossers of the LoC and labeling them infiltrators, which was "highly unprofessional and unsoldierly".<ref name="Dawn1337734"/> He told his Indian counterpart to "look inwards" instead of at Pakistan for the unrest in Kashmir.<ref name="Dawn1337734"/>

On 14 June, a cross border firing between Indian and Pak army, in Poonch and Rajouri area along LOC, left two Pak soldiers dead.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/two-pakistan-soldiers-killed-in-firing-along-loc-in-jammu-and-kashmir-india/252331.html|title=Two Pakistan soldiers killed in firing along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir: India|work=[[Greater Kashmir]]|date=14 June 2017|access-date=13 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615081028/http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/two-pakistan-soldiers-killed-in-firing-along-loc-in-jammu-and-kashmir-india/252331.html|archive-date=15 June 2017}}</ref> On 16 June, An Indian soldier was killed by Pakistan army's cross-border firing on forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.ndtv.com/india-news/army-jawan-killed-in-pakistan-firing-in-rajouri-1713253|title=Army Jawan Killed in Pakistan Firing in Rajouri|publisher=NDTV|access-date=16 June 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170617171933/http://m.ndtv.com/india-news/army-jawan-killed-in-pakistan-firing-in-rajouri-1713253|archive-date=17 June 2017}}</ref>

On 22 June, Pakistan Border action team (BAT) sneaked 600 metres across the LoC into the Poonch sector and killed two Indian soldiers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/india/jk-pakistan-violates-ceasefire-along-loc-in-poonch-army-retaliates-strongly/articleshow/59515782.cms|title=J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch; Army retaliates strongly|work=The Times of India|access-date=22 June 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709235055/http://m.timesofindia.com/india/jk-pakistan-violates-ceasefire-along-loc-in-poonch-army-retaliates-strongly/articleshow/59515782.cms|archive-date=9 July 2017}}</ref> The same day, two Pakistani civilians were injured by Indian army's firing in Kotli district of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1341240|title=Two injured in Indian firing along LoC|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]|date=23 June 2017|access-date=13 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712183529/https://www.dawn.com/news/1341240|archive-date=12 July 2017}}</ref>

On 25 June, Pakistan army cross border firing resulted in death of 1 civilian in Naushera sector.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-jammu-kashmirs-naushera-sector-one-civilian-killed/|title=Jammu & Kashmir: Pakistan Army violates ceasefire, kills civilian in Naushera sector|work=The Indian express|access-date=25 June 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625055451/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-jammu-kashmirs-naushera-sector-one-civilian-killed/|archive-date=25 June 2017}}</ref> On 29 June, Indian military reported that two Indian soldiers were injured after Pakistan's army fired mortar, targeting Indian military positions along the Line of Control in Poonch district.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/Uqg2eHspgNr5DwHGtU2O1J/JK-Pakistan-violates-ceasefire-for-3rd-consecutive-day-alo.html | title=J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire for 3rd consecutive day along LoC in Rajouri | date=30 June 2017 | access-date=1 July 2017 | publisher=Livemint | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170711145624/https://www.livemint.com/Politics/Uqg2eHspgNr5DwHGtU2O1J/JK-Pakistan-violates-ceasefire-for-3rd-consecutive-day-alo.html | archive-date= 11 July 2017 | url-status=live}}</ref>

On 1 July 2017, a Pakistani civilian was injured by Indian army's cross border firing in [[Rawlakot]], [[Pakistan-occupied Kashmir]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nation.com.pk/national/02-Jul-2017/one-injured-in-indian-unprovoked-firing-at-loc|title=One injured in Indian unprovoked firing at LoC|work=[[The Nation (Pakistan)|The Nation]]|date=1 July 2017|access-date=13 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709043652/http://nation.com.pk/national/02-Jul-2017/one-injured-in-indian-unprovoked-firing-at-loc|archive-date=9 July 2017}}</ref>

[[File:Indian army outpost loc.jpg|thumb|Pakistan army destroys an Indian army outpost]]

[[File:Indian army bunker loc.jpg|thumb|Pakistan army destroys an Indian army bunker]]
On 8 July, Indian officials reported that an on leave Indian soldier and his wife were killed and their three children were injured after Pakistani military opened fire targeting [[Poonch district, India|Poonch]] district along LOC.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/two-killed-in-cross-loc-pakistani-firing/articleshow/59500015.cms|title=On-leave soldier, wife killed in cross-LoC firing|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=8 July 2017|access-date=8 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002170118/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/two-killed-in-cross-loc-pakistani-firing/articleshow/59500015.cms|archive-date=2 October 2017}}</ref> On next day of incident, Pande Rajiv Omparkash, SSP Poonch, said that Indian army destroyed a Pakistani checkpost.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/army-destroys-pakistani-posts-near-loc/articleshow/59515221.cms?from=mdr|title=Army destroys Pakistani post near LoC|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=9 July 2017|access-date=9 July 2017}}</ref>

On 10 July, Pakistan's ISPR said that Pak army responded with an attack that destroyed two Indian military posts and killed four of their soldiers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1344221|title=Army says four Indian soldiers killed, two posts destroyed on LoC|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]|date=10 July 2017|access-date=10 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709231108/https://www.dawn.com/news/1344221|archive-date=9 July 2017}}</ref>

On 12 July, two Indian soldiers were killed after a cross border firing by Pakistan army in [[Kupwara]] area along LOC.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pakistan-army-indian-jawans-firing-loc-kupwara/1/1000354.html|title=Pakistan Army kills 2 jawans in firing from across LoC in Kupwara|work=[[India Today]]|date=12 July 2017|access-date=13 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714195229/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pakistan-army-indian-jawans-firing-loc-kupwara/1/1000354.html|archive-date=14 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/120717/jk-2-army-jawans-killed-in-firing-by-terrorists-along-loc-in-kupwara.html|title=J&K: Two jawans killed in Pak firing along LoC in Kupwara|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=12 July 2017|access-date=13 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712193622/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/120717/jk-2-army-jawans-killed-in-firing-by-terrorists-along-loc-in-kupwara.html|archive-date=12 July 2017}}</ref>

On 15 July, an Indian soldier was killed by Pakistan army's cross border firing in Rajouri.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/ceasefire-violation-india-pakistan-line-of-control-jammu-and-kashmir-rajouri-indian-army-4751952/|title=Jammu and Kashmir: Jawan killed by Pakistan cross-border LoC firing in Rajouri, says Arm|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=15 July 2017|access-date=16 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170716032551/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/ceasefire-violation-india-pakistan-line-of-control-jammu-and-kashmir-rajouri-indian-army-4751952/|archive-date=16 July 2017}}</ref>

On 16 July, Indian army targeted one of the military vehicles of Pak army which eventually fell into [[Neelum River]] at [[Athmuqam]] along LOC resulting in deaths of 4 Pak army soldiers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1345695|title=4 Pakistan Army soldiers drown in Neelum River after India targets military vehicle|work=[[The Express Tribune]]|date=16 July 2017|access-date=16 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170716161819/https://www.dawn.com/news/1345695|archive-date=16 July 2017}}</ref>

On 17 July, an Indian army men and a minor girl were killed while 2 other civilians were critically injured in cross border firing by Pakistan army along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday in Rajouri's Manjakote sector.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-jammu-and-kashmir-poonch-balakote-rajouri-manjakote-4753979/|title=Army jawan, girl killed in ceasefire violation in Poonch, Rajouri|work=The Indian express|access-date=17 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170717051432/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-jammu-and-kashmir-poonch-balakote-rajouri-manjakote-4753979/|archive-date=17 July 2017}}</ref>

On 18 July, two Indian army men were killed by Pakistan army's firing in Rajouri district. The deceased were rifleman Vimal Sinjali and Sepoy Jaspreet Singh.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.india.com/news/agencies/two-soldiers-killed-in-pakistani-shelling-in-kashmir-2331149/|title=Two soldiers killed in Pakistani shelling in Kashmir|publisher=India.com|access-date=18 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930040021/http://www.india.com/news/agencies/two-soldiers-killed-in-pakistani-shelling-in-kashmir-2331149/|archive-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/jul/18/over-200-students-teachers-trapped-in-cross-loc-shelling-in-j-k-rescued-2-soldiers-killed-1630360.html|title=Over 200 students, teachers trapped in cross-LoC shelling in J-K rescued, 2 soldiers killed|publisher=New Indian express|access-date=18 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930035924/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/jul/18/over-200-students-teachers-trapped-in-cross-loc-shelling-in-j-k-rescued-2-soldiers-killed-1630360.html|archive-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Around six Indian civilians were also reported to be injured as result of Pakistan's army shelling of hamlets and military posts along Line of Control.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://wap.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/pak-shells-hamlets-posts-along-loc-civilian-injured-117071900381_1.html | title=Pak shells hamlets, posts along LoC, civilian injured | date=19 July 2017 | access-date=21 July 2017}}</ref>

On 19 July, an Indian army Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Shashi Kumar succumbed to his injuries. He was grievously injured as a result of Pakistan firing in Naushera yesterday.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/army-soldier-injured-in-naushera-shelling-dies-civilian-injured-in-fresh-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-3831431.html|title=Army soldier injured in Naushera shelling dies; civilian injured in fresh Pakistan ceasefire violation|work=First post|access-date=19 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170720041528/http://www.firstpost.com/india/army-soldier-injured-in-naushera-shelling-dies-civilian-injured-in-fresh-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-3831431.html|archive-date=20 July 2017}}</ref> That same day, the Pakistan Army said that it targeted Indian military posts in retaliation to Indian army ceasefire violations the previous day. Pakistan Army stated that it had killed around five Indian soldiers in this attack.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1461749/pak-army-kills-5-indian-soldiers-destroys-posts-response-ceasefire-violations/|title=Pakistan Army kills 5 Indian soldiers in retaliatory fire|work=The Express Tribune|date=19 July 2017|access-date=20 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170719230838/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1461749/pak-army-kills-5-indian-soldiers-destroys-posts-response-ceasefire-violations/|archive-date=19 July 2017}}</ref><ref name="thehindu.com">{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pak-summons-indian-envoy-over-ceasefire-violations-across-loc/article19316191.ece |title=Pakistan summons Indian envoy over ceasefire violations across LoC |last=Zaidi |first=Mubashir  |access-date=16 September 2017 |work=The Hindu|date=20 July 2017}}</ref>

On 21 July, an Indian Army soldier was killed in cross-border firing across the Line of Control on Friday by Pakistani army in Sunderbani sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir-jawan-martyred-by-pakistans-unprovoked-ceasefire-violation-in-rajouri/articleshow/59705113.cms|title=J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Rajouri, one jawan martyred|work=The Times of India|access-date=21 July 2017}}</ref>

On 8 August, an Indian soldier was killed by Pakistani fire in skirmishing along the Line of Control.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/indian-soldier-killed-in-loc-firing-as-pakistan-army-violates-ceasefire-3908607.html |title=Indian soldier killed in LoC firing as Pakistan Army violates ceasefire-India News , Firstpost |date=8 August 2017 |access-date=17 August 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817210440/http://www.firstpost.com/india/indian-soldier-killed-in-loc-firing-as-pakistan-army-violates-ceasefire-3908607.html |archive-date=17 August 2017  }}</ref>

On 12 August, an Indian army Junior commissioned officer (JCO) and one Indian civilian were killed by Pakistani shelling in Poonch district of Kashmir.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/jammu-and-kashmir/story/pakistan-ceasefire-violation-line-of-control-poonch-rajouri-baramulla-1029482-2017-08-13 | title=Jammu and Kashmir: 4 ceasefire violations by Pakistan; 3 jawans injured | publisher=India Today | date=13 August 2017 | access-date=15 August 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204135429/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/jammu-and-kashmir/story/pakistan-ceasefire-violation-line-of-control-poonch-rajouri-baramulla-1029482-2017-08-13 | archive-date=4 December 2019 | url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/45-year-old-woman-killed-in-pakistan-shelling-in-kashmirs-mendhar-sector/articleshow/60029859.cms |title=Ceasefire Violation by Pakistan: 45-year-old woman killed in Pakistan shelling in Kashmir's Mendhar sector &#124; India News - Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=17 August 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002020643/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/45-year-old-woman-killed-in-pakistan-shelling-in-kashmirs-mendhar-sector/articleshow/60029859.cms |archive-date=2 October 2017  }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-j-k-s-poonch-sector-indian-army-retaliates/story-1v3Q0Ga6OscERhh65B3DJJ.html | title=Pakistan violates ceasefire in J-K's Poonch sector, Indian Army retaliates | date=16 August 2017 | work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

On 13 August 3 Indian soldiers were injured in Pakistan firing in Uri Sector of Baramulla.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/youth-killed-in-pulwama-firing-3-soldiers-injured-on-loc/article19486695.ece|title=Youth killed in Pulwama firing, 3 soldiers injured on LoC|work=The Hindu|access-date=13 August 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009041643/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/youth-killed-in-pulwama-firing-3-soldiers-injured-on-loc/article19486695.ece|archive-date=9 October 2017}}</ref>

On 25 August, a BSF soldier sustained injuries when he was hit by a Pakistani sniper just below his right ear in the RS Pura sector. His condition was said to be stable. The next day, on 26 August, the BSF said that the Pakistani rangers started unprovoked mortar shelling at forward Indian posts in Dewra village of Rajouri's Sunderbani district and in retaliation it "shot dead at least three Pakistan Rangers".<ref name="3 Pakistani Rangers killed in retaliatory firing along Jammu border">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/3-pakistani-rangers-killed-in-retaliatory-firing-along-jammu-border-bsf/articleshow/60235562.cms |title=3 Pakistani Rangers killed in retaliatory firing along Jammu border: BSF |access-date=10 October 2017 |work=The Times of India |date=26 August 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012065446/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/3-pakistani-rangers-killed-in-retaliatory-firing-along-jammu-border-bsf/articleshow/60235562.cms |archive-date=12 October 2017  }}</ref>

On 1 September 1 Border Security Force (BSF) soldier was Killed in Pakistani Sniper Fire From Across Line of Control in Poonch.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bsf-jawan-killed-in-pakistani-sniper-fire-from-across-line-of-control-in-poonch-1745091?ndtv_related|title=BSF Jawan Killed in Pakistani Sniper Fire From Across Line of Control in Poonch|publisher=NDTV|access-date=1 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170907122648/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bsf-jawan-killed-in-pakistani-sniper-fire-from-across-line-of-control-in-poonch-1745091?ndtv_related|archive-date=7 September 2017}}</ref>

On 13 September, Indian officials stated that three BSF troopers sustained injuries as result of unprovoked firing by Pakistani forces on BSF posts in [[Poonch district, India|Poonch]] and Jammu districts.<ref name="2 Pak soldiers killed">{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/2-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-bsf-retaliatory-fire-on-j-k-border/story-OFQsuKRpH5B8konLIt5v3J.html |title=2 Pakistani soldiers killed in BSF retaliatory fire on J-K border |access-date=16 September 2017 |work=Hindustan Times|agency=Press Trust of India |date=15 September 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916140829/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/2-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-bsf-retaliatory-fire-on-j-k-border/story-OFQsuKRpH5B8konLIt5v3J.html |archive-date=16 September 2017  }}</ref>

On 14 September, the BSF said it killed two Pakistani soldiers in retaliatory fire.<ref name="2 Pak soldiers killed" />

On 15 September, an Indian border guard was killed by Pakistani fire in skirmishing along the Line of Control.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/15/india-indian-soldier-killed-in-pakistan-firing-in-kashmir.html |title=India: Indian soldier killed in Pakistan firing in Kashmir |website=[[Fox News]] |date=15 September 2017 |access-date=15 September 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915112003/http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/15/india-indian-soldier-killed-in-pakistan-firing-in-kashmir.html |archive-date=15 September 2017  }}</ref>

On 17 September, One woman killed, 5 injured as a result of Pakistan army firing in Arina sector.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scroll.in/latest/850928/jammu-and-kashmir-one-woman-killed-5-injured-in-crossfire-between-indian-pakistani-troops|title=Jammu and Kashmir= One woman killed, 5 injured in crossfire between Indian, Pakistani troops|publisher=Scroll.in|access-date=17 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009041643/https://scroll.in/latest/850928/jammu-and-kashmir-one-woman-killed-5-injured-in-crossfire-between-indian-pakistani-troops|archive-date=9 October 2017}}</ref>

On 20 September, an Indian army soldier was killed in Keran sector as a result of Pakistan army firing.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://m.timesofindia.com/india/soldier-injured-as-pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-keran-sector/articleshow/60763078.cms |title= Jawan killed as Pakistan violate ceasefire along Keran sector |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date= 22 September 2017 |url-status= live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170922001231/http://m.timesofindia.com/india/soldier-injured-as-pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-keran-sector/articleshow/60763078.cms |archive-date= 22 September 2017}}</ref>

On 22 September, the Pakistan military said that six Pak civilians were killed while 26 others including 15 women and 5 children were injured by Indian army's firing in Charwah and Harpal sector.<ref name="BSF firing killed six civilians, claims Pakistan">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bsf-firing-killed-six-civilians-claims-pakistan/article19734182.ece|title=BSF firing killed six civilians, claims Pakistan|last=Mubashar|first=Zaidi|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/09/22/death-toll-from-unprovoked-indian-firing-across-loc-mounts-to-6-ispr/|title=Death toll from unprovoked Indian firing across LoC mounts to 6: ISPR|work=[[Pakistan Today]]|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922145357/https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/09/22/death-toll-from-unprovoked-indian-firing-across-loc-mounts-to-6-ispr/|archive-date=22 September 2017}}</ref> That same day, Indian police officials said that the Pakistani forces violated the ceasefire first, injuring four Indian civilians.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-india/shelling-across-pakistan-india-border-kills-six-civilians-wounds-30-idUSKCN1BX0ZW |title=Shelling across Pakistan-India border kills six civilians, wounds 30 |last=Sayeed |first=Saad |access-date=25 September 2017 |work=Reuters |date=22 September 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924233832/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-india/shelling-across-pakistan-india-border-kills-six-civilians-wounds-30-idUSKCN1BX0ZW |archive-date=24 September 2017  }}</ref>

On 2 October, the Indian Army said that two children were killed and a dozen civilians were wounded in "unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars" by Pakistan soldiers in Poonch, where Indian troops killed 5 militants trying to infiltrate into India from the Pakistani side. ''Hindustan Times'', citing an Indian Army spokesperson, said that Indian troops retaliated and the exchange of firing continued till afternoon.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-poonch-indian-army-retaliates/story-5i30aIuOVTlQ155sJ722zH.html |title=Two children killed, 12 villagers wounded as Pakistan targets J-K's Poonch |last1=Hussain |first1=Ashiq |access-date=25 October 2017 |work=Hindustan Times|last2=Khajuria |first2=Ravi Krishnan |date=2 October 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025184528/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-poonch-indian-army-retaliates/story-5i30aIuOVTlQ155sJ722zH.html |archive-date=25 October 2017  }}</ref>

On 3 October, an Indian Army soldier was killed when Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Poonch.<ref name="Army jawan, porter killed">{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-jawan-porter-killed-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistani-army/story-4RIyCmUuBL59xIxl0r3fsK.html |title=Army jawan, porter killed, 6 injured as Pak targets LoC posts in Poonch |access-date=25 October 2017 |work=Hindustan Times|agency=Press Trust of India |date=12 October 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025132342/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-jawan-porter-killed-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistani-army/story-4RIyCmUuBL59xIxl0r3fsK.html |archive-date=25 October 2017  }}</ref>

On 4 October, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported that three Indian soldiers sustained injuries when Pakistani troops opened "unprovoked and indiscriminate" fire at them. A Defence spokesperson said that Indian troops "retaliated effectively".<ref name="Army jawan, porter killed"/><ref name="Three Army soldiers injured">{{Cite news |url=https://scroll.in/latest/852906/three-army-soldiers-injured-in-alleged-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistani-troopers |title=Three Army soldiers injured in alleged ceasefire violation by Pakistani troopers |access-date=25 October 2017 |publisher=Scroll.in |date=4 October 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228202722/https://scroll.in/latest/852906/three-army-soldiers-injured-in-alleged-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistani-troopers |archive-date=28 December 2017  }}</ref> That same day, the Pakistan Army said that two children were killed from Indian firing across the LoC. The Pakistan Army added that it was engaging Indian posts, and three Indian soldiers were reported killed in addition to five injured during retaliatory firing.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/234473-Two-children-martyred-as-Indian-forces-target-civilians-in-cross-border-firing|title=Pak Army kills three Indian soldiers in retaliatory firing|work=The News|date=4 October 2017|access-date=5 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005003428/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/234473-Two-children-martyred-as-Indian-forces-target-civilians-in-cross-border-firing|archive-date=5 October 2017}}</ref>

On 12 October, eight Indian Army personnel including two porters sustained injuries due to unprovoked firing by the Pakistani troops. An army soldier and a porter later succumbed to their injuries. A defence spokesperson said, "The Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms and automatics from 1035 hours in Krishnagati sector along the Line of Control (LoC)."<ref name="Army jawan, porter killed"/>

On 21 October, Indian army porter was killed and a girl was injured in Baramulla district as result of ceasefire violation.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/army-porter-killed-in-jammu-and-kashmir-in-another-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-1765315 |title= Army Porter Killed in Jammu And Kashmir in Another Ceasefire Violation By Pakistan |publisher= NDTV |access-date= 21 October 2017 |url-status= live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171021224309/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/army-porter-killed-in-jammu-and-kashmir-in-another-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-1765315 |archive-date= 21 October 2017}}</ref>

On 2 November, a BSF constable was killed in Samaba sector as result of ceasefire violation.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.india.com/news/india/bsf-constable-martyred-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-indian-forces-retaliate-2593732/ |title= Jawan Martyred in Pakistani Firing in J&K's Samba Sector; Force Inflicts Heavy Damage in Retaliation |publisher= India.com |access-date= 2 November 2017 |url-status= live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171102193928/http://www.india.com/news/india/bsf-constable-martyred-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-indian-forces-retaliate-2593732/ |archive-date= 2 November 2017}}</ref>

On 4 December, a Pakistani soldier was killed as result of ceasefire violation on LOC. The deceased was Juma Khan Bugti belonging to 47 Baloch Regiment.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://nation.com.pk/04-Dec-2017/soldier-martyred-at-loc-laid-to-rest-in-sui |title= Soldier martyred at LoC laid to rest in Sui |publisher= Dawn |access-date= 4 December 2017 |url-status= live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171209100032/http://nation.com.pk/04-Dec-2017/soldier-martyred-at-loc-laid-to-rest-in-sui |archive-date= 9 December 2017}}</ref>

On 6 December, a Pakistan Army Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) on leave, Subedar Shaukat Kiani was killed due to Indian shelling in Abbaspur sector along with a civilian.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1375158 |title=2 killed as Indian troops target funeral in AJK - Pakistan |date=7 December 2017 |publisher=Dawn.Com |access-date=6 January 2018}}</ref>

On 23 December, the Indian Army said that four Indian soldiers including an army major were killed in Keri sector in unprovoked firing by Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-major-3-soldiers-killed-in-pakistan-firing-along-loc/story-lvKUzeLcR0TRByWsILG3gJ.html|title=Indian Army officer, three soldiers killed in firing by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri|date=23 December 2017|access-date=24 December 2017|first=Ravi Krishnan|last=Khajuria|work=Hindustan Times|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224061206/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-major-3-soldiers-killed-in-pakistan-firing-along-loc/story-lvKUzeLcR0TRByWsILG3gJ.html|archive-date=24 December 2017}}</ref><ref name="Indian Army kills 3 Pakistani soldiers">{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-crosses-over-loc-kills-three-pak-soldiers/articleshow/62248583.cms |title=Indian Army kills 3 Pakistani soldiers in cross border operations in J&K |last=Gurung |first=Shaurya Karanbir |access-date=27 December 2017 |work=The Economic Times |date=27 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226222859/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-crosses-over-loc-kills-three-pak-soldiers/articleshow/62248583.cms |archive-date=26 December 2017  }}</ref> The next day, the Indian media reported that two Pakistani snipers were killed in Poonch and Rajouri districts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/five-pakistani-soldiers-killed-on-line-of-control-in-j-k-in-two-days/519127.html|title=Five Pakistani soldiers killed on Line of Control in J&K in two days|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227123645/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/five-pakistani-soldiers-killed-on-line-of-control-in-j-k-in-two-days/519127.html|archive-date=27 December 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On 25 December, the Indian Army said that a team of 5–6 [[Ghatak Force|Ghatak commandos]] carried out a cross-LoC raid, during which they went around 250–300 meters inside the Pakistani side of the LoC, killing at least 3 Pakistani soldiers and injuring a few others.<ref name="Indian Army kills 3 Pakistani soldiers in cross border ops in J&K">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indian-army-kills-3-pakistani-soldiers-in-cross-border-ops-in-jk/articleshow/62255798.cms |title=Indian Army kills 3 Pakistani soldiers in cross border ops in J&K |last=Pandit |first=Rajat |access-date=27 December 2017 |work=The Times of India|date=27 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226183001/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indian-army-kills-3-pakistani-soldiers-in-cross-border-ops-in-jk/articleshow/62255798.cms |archive-date=26 December 2017  }}</ref> ''The Times of India'' cited a senior Indian Army officer as saying that intelligence inputs suggested that Pakistanis could have suffered more casualties.<ref name="Indian Army kills 3 Pakistani soldiers in cross border ops in J&K"/> Pakistan rejected Indian media reports that Indian soldiers had crossed the Line of Control.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1378962/indian-cross-loc-firing-provided-non-state-actors-cover-to-plant-ieds-foreign-office|title=Indian cross-LoC firing provided 'non-state actors' cover to plant IEDs: Foreign Office|date=26 December 2017|access-date=26 December 2017|first=Naveed|last=Siddiqui|work=Dawn|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227121924/https://www.dawn.com/news/1378962/indian-cross-loc-firing-provided-non-state-actors-cover-to-plant-ieds-foreign-office|archive-date=27 December 2017}}</ref> Initially, the Pakistan Army said that the soldiers were killed by ceasefire violation, and the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan)|Foreign Office]] later said that India provided cover fire for "[[Violent non-state actor|non-state actors]]" to plant improvised explosive devices that killed the soldiers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/12/pakistan-troops-killed-cross-border-indian-fire-171226092503055.html|title=Pakistan says troops killed by 'non-state actors'|work=Al Jazeera|date=26 December 2017|access-date=26 December 2017|first=Asad|last=Hashim|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226105014/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/12/pakistan-troops-killed-cross-border-indian-fire-171226092503055.html|archive-date=26 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/pakistan-army-says-indian-fire-kills-3-soldiers-in-kashmir/2017/12/25/5fde2e0e-e9f3-11e7-956e-baea358f9725_story.html|title=Pakistan says Indian forces kill 3 soldiers in Kashmir|last=Hussain {{!}} AP|first=Munir Ahmed and Aijaz|date=26 December 2017|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=26 December 2017|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226053639/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/pakistan-army-says-indian-fire-kills-3-soldiers-in-kashmir/2017/12/25/5fde2e0e-e9f3-11e7-956e-baea358f9725_story.html|archive-date=26 December 2017}}</ref>

On 31 December 2017, an Indian soldier was killed as a result of ceasefire violation in Nowshera sector.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/sepoy-jagsir-singh-had-no-wish-to-put-life-at-stake-joined-army-to-feed-family-father-5006609/|title=Sepoy Jagsir Singh had no wish to put life at stake, joined Army to feed family: father|access-date=1 January 2018|work= The Indian express}}</ref>

===2018===
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On 3 January 2018, a BSF head constable was killed as a result of ceasefire violation in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/india/unprovoked-firing-by-pak-kills-bsf-jawan-in-jammu-bsf/articleshow/62355108.cms|title=Unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan kills BSF Jawan on his birthday|access-date=3 January 2018|work= Times of India}}</ref>

On 4 January 2018, Pakistani media reported that three Pakistani civilians were injured as a result of ceasefire violation in Sialkot's Zafarwal sector.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/01/04/indian-soldier-killed-as-india-violates-ceasefire-yet-again/|title=Three Pakistani civilians injured as India violates LoC ceasefire|access-date=4 January 2018|publisher= Pakistan Today}}</ref> The Indian media reported that BSF had destroyed three Pakistani border outposts and two mortar positions killing 10-12 Pakistani Rangers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/bsf-smashes-pakistani-posts-bunkers-destroyed-intruder-killed-how-india-retaliated-after-losing-its-jawan/1001508/|title=BSF smashes Pakistani posts! Bunkers destroyed, intruder killed – how India retaliated after losing its Jawan|date=4 January 2018|work=The Financial Express|access-date=4 January 2018|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.abplive.in/india-news/india-kills-10-to-12-pakistan-rangers-along-loc-628532|title=India avenges death of BSF jawan, kills 10 to 12 Pakistan rangers|last=Bureau|first=ABP News|access-date=4 January 2018|language=en}}</ref>

On 10 January 2018, India reported that it had killed 138 Pakistani soldiers along the Line of Control during 2017, wounding 155 more. During the same time period the Indian government admitted that it suffered 28 soldiers killed in action and a further 70 more wounded in fighting along the Line of Control.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-killed-138-pakistani-soldiers-in-2017-in-tactical-operations/articleshow/62443429.cms|title=Indian Army killed 138 Pakistani soldiers in 2017 in tactical operations|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref>

On 14 January 2018, an Indian army soldier was killed in Pakistani firing in Rajouri district.<ref name="jawan killed in Pak firing at LoC">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/dhule-jawan-killed-in-pak-firing-at-loc/articleshow/62494954.cms |title=Dhule jawan killed in Pak firing at LoC |last=Dighe  |first=Sandip  |access-date=15 January 2018 |work=The Times of India |date=14 January 2018}}</ref>

On 15 January, the Indian Army said that it killed seven Pakistani soldiers, including a Major-rank officer and injured four others in retaliation. Additionally, the Indian army said it also foiled an infiltration bid, killing 6 Jaish-e-Muhammad militants.<ref name="Army kills 7 Pakistani soldiers, injures 4 along LoC ">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/army-kills-7-pakistani-soldiers-injures-4-along-loc-in-retaliatory-action/articleshow/62506610.cms |title=Army kills 7 Pakistani soldiers, injures 4 along LoC in 'retaliatory action' |access-date=15 January 2018 |work=The Times of India |date=15 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="Indian army kills 7 Pak soldiers">{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-destroys-pakistani-post-kills-7-pak-soldiers/articleshow/62509090.cms |title=Indian army kills 7 Pak soldiers, 5 JeM terrorists in J&K   |access-date=15 January 2018 |work=The Economic Times |date=15 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="7 Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian firing">{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/army-carries-out-retaliatory-action-against-pakistan-soldiers-jammu-kashmir-loc-poonch-5025222/ |title=Major among seven Pakistani soldiers killed in LoC firing: Army |last=Sharma |first=Arun  |access-date=15 January 2018 |work=The Indian Express |date=15 January 2018}}</ref> A senior Indian Army officer said, "Though we responded strongly and effectively on Saturday as well, we retaliated on Monday, resulting in seven fatal casualties and four injuries on Pakistan’s side in Janglote area across the LoC opposite Mendhar."<ref name="7 Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian firing" /> The same day, the Pakistani army said that four of its soldiers were killed in Indian firing along the LoC in Jandrot, Kotli sector. It also claimed that it killed three Indian soldiers.<ref name="7 Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian firing" /> The Indian Army denied any casualties.<ref name="7 Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian firing" />

On 18 January, India claimed that one BSF constable and a teenage girl were killed in shelling by Pakistani Rangers in RS Pura sector.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/bsf-jawan-killed-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistani-troops-in-jammu-1635111.html|title=BSF Jawan, 17-year-old Girl Killed as Pakistan Shells Villages, BoPs in Jammu|access-date=18 January 2018|publisher=News18}}</ref> Pakistan claimed that 2 civilians were killed and 5 others wounded in cross-border firing by Indian troops in Sialkot.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/177438-two-women-martyred-in-cross-border-indian-firing-in-sialkot|title=Two women martyred in cross-border Indian firing in Sialkot|access-date=18 January 2018|publisher=Geo news}}</ref>

On 19 January, India claimed that one BSF and an Indian Army soldier were killed in ceasefire violations along the LoC in Samba sector in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district respectively. In addition, two civilians were killed in the RS Pura sector while eleven others were injured.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/bsf-jawan-killed-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan201801191527240001/|title=BSF jawan killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan|access-date=19 January 2018|publisher=ANI news}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/mobi/news/jammu-kashmir/soldier-bsf-man-2-civilians-die/531461.html|title=Soldier, BSF man, 2 civilians die|access-date=20 January 2018|work=The tribune}}</ref> In retaliation, Indian claimed to have killed 4-10 Pakistani Rangers and destroyed six Pakistani posts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/bsf-destroys-six-pakistani-posts-kills-four-rangers-in-retaliatory-cross-border-firing-tensions-intensify-at-border-areas-4311431.html|title=BSF destroys six Pakistani posts, kills four rangers in retaliatory cross-border firing; tensions intensify at border areas - Firstpost|website=www.firstpost.com|date=20 January 2018|access-date=21 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-pakistani-rangers-killed-bsf-retaliates-pakistan-army-unprovoked-shelling-firing-jammu-and-kashmir-423221|title=10 Pakistani Rangers killed as BSF retaliates to Pak Army's unprovoked shelling, firing in Jammu and Kashmir|date=20 January 2018|access-date=21 January 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> Pakistan claimed that a man and a minor girl were killed in Bhimber district because of "unprovoked" shelling by the Indian forces.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1383964/man-killed-minor-girl-injured-in-cross-loc-firing-by-indian-forces|title=Man killed, minor girl injured in cross-LoC firing by Indian forces|last1=Naqash|first1=Tariq|date=19 January 2018|work=Dawn|access-date=19 January 2018}}</ref>

On 20 January, India claimed that one Indian Army soldier and two civilians were killed in ceasefire violations in Poonch and Jammu districts respectively.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/india/army-jawan-martyred-two-civilians-killed-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan/articleshow/62579608.cms|title= Army jawan martyred, two civilians killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan|access-date=20 January 2018|work=Times of India}}</ref> Pakistan claimed that one Pakistan Army soldier and two civilians were killed in ceasefire violations by the Indian army in Nakyal sector of Kotli district. In addition, 5 civilians were reported wounded.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1384154/2-civilians-killed-5-injured-by-indian-shelling-across-loc-ajk-official|title=2 civilians killed, 5 injured by Indian shelling across LoC: AJK official |access-date=20 January 2018|publisher=Dawn.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/271147-martyred-soldier-laid-to-rest-in-mansehra |title=Martyred soldier laid to rest in Mansehra |publisher=The News|date=21 January 2018 }}</ref> One Indian army soldier who sustained injuries in Krishna Gati sector succumbed to his wounds on 24 January.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-army-soldier-injured-in-pakistan-shelling-dies/story-vt26lonop23z9JT3P0BFeJ.html|title=Indian Army soldier injured in Pakistan shelling dies|access-date=24 January 2018|work=Hindustan times}}</ref>

On 21 January, Pakistan claimed that two of its civilians were killed in a ceasefire violation in Nikial sector.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1614316/1/|title=Two more civilians martyred as Indian aggression along LoC continues |access-date=21 January 2018|publisher=Express tribune}}</ref> India claimed that one Indian Army soldier and three civilians were killed in ceasefire violations in Mendhar and RS Pura and [[Kanachak]] sectors respectively.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.hindustantimes.com/india-news/j-k-army-soldier-dies-death-toll-in-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-climbs-to-11/story-NNlpTlHQng2uaKaawFJwSL.html|title=Civilian killed in Pakistan firing, death toll in border firing climbs to 12 in four days |access-date=21 January 2018|work=Hindustan times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-poonch-another-soldier-killed-in-pak-firing-toll-reaches-11-2577173|title=Poonch: Another soldier killed in Pak firing, toll reaches 11|access-date=21 January 2018|publisher=DNA India}}</ref>

On 22 January, India claimed that a 35-year-old woman was injured in cross border shelling by Pakistan. She was reported to have succumbed to her wounds on 28 January.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ceasefire-violations-35-yr-old-woman-succumbs-death-toll-in-pak-firing-reaches-14-2579214|title=Ceasefire Violations: 35-yr-old woman succumbs, death toll in Pak firing reaches 14|access-date=28 January 2018|publisher=DNA India}}</ref>

On 28 January, Pakistan claimed that three civilians were injured during ceasefire violations in Khuiratta, Kotli and Battal in Rawalakot.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/179111-three-civilians-injured-in-indian-firing-across-loc|title=Three civilians injured in Indian firing across LoC|publisher=Geo news|access-date=28 January 2018}}</ref>

On 4 February, four Indian Army soldiers were reported killed and one injured during cross-border shelling in Rajouri sector. Two other Indian soldiers were also reported injured by ceasefire violations in [[Poonch district, India|Poonch district]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/3-soldiers-killed-2-injured-in-pakistan-firing-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-rajouri-1808495|title=4 Soldiers Killed, 1 Injured in Pak Shelling in Jammu And Kashmir's Rajouri|work=NDTV|date=5 February 2018|access-date=5 February 2018|first=Nazir|last=Masoodi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/jk-three-army-personnel-dead-two-injured-in-pakistan-firing-ceasefire-violation-rajouri-district-5051321/|title=Ceasefire violation: Four soldiers, including Army Captain, killed in Pakistani shelling|date=5 February 2018|work=The Indian Express|access-date=5 February 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> One soldier who suffered splinter injuries in Poonch district succumbed to his wounds on 12 February.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/army-jawan-injured-in-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-succumbs-1167517-2018-02-12|title=Army Jawan injured in Pakistan ceasefire violation succumbs|access-date=12 February 2018|publisher=India Today}}</ref>

On 8 February, India claimed that one Indian civilian was killed as a result of ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Krishna Gati sector.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/woman-killed-in-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-at-jks-rajouri-district/article22718389.ece|title=Woman killed in Pakistan ceasefire violation at J&K's Rajouri district|work=The Hindu|access-date=11 February 2018}}</ref>

On 11 February, India claimed that one civilian was killed during a ceasefire violation in Pkukherni and Lairan villages of Noushera.<ref name="ReferenceB"/>

On 15 February, the Indian media, citing government sources, said that the Indian Army killed 20 Pakistani soldiers in retaliatory firing this year, while suffering 10 casualties of its own.<ref name="Twenty Pakistani soldiers killed">{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-inflicted-20-casualties-on-the-pakistan-army-this-year-reports/articleshow/62935752.cms |title=Indian Army inflicted 20 casualties on the Pakistan Army this year |last= Gurung |first=Shaurya Karanbir  |access-date=22 February 2018 |work=The Economic Times |date=15 February 2018}}</ref> The same day, the Pakistan Army claimed that it destroyed an Indian army post, leaving five soldiers killed and several injured. Pakistan reported that the "retaliative" strike took place hours after shelling from Indian troops hit a school van on the Pakistani side, killing its driver.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1389586|title=Pakistan Army destroys Indian post in retaliation to cross-border firing, killing 5: ISPR|work=Dawn|date=15 February 2018|access-date=16 February 2018|first=Tariq|last=Naqash}}</ref> India rejected Pakistan's claim as "totally false".<ref name="Army denies Pakistan claim of killing 5 Indian soldiers">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/army-denies-pakistan-claim-of-killing-5-indian-soldiers/articleshow/62952953.cms |title=Army denies Pakistan claim of killing 5 Indian soldiers |last=Khan  |first=Omer Farooq  |access-date=22 February 2018 |work=The Times of India|date=17 February 2018}}</ref> A senior Indian Army officer said, "Unlike Pakistan Army, we do not, and cannot, hide our casualties."<ref name="Army denies Pakistan claim of killing 5 Indian soldiers" />

On 19 February, Pakistani media reported that an eight-year-old boy was killed due to Indian firing across the LoC. The Pakistan Army claimed that it had neutralized an Indian army post killing two soldiers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1390409|title=2 Indian soldiers killed after eight-year-old Pakistani boy dies in cross-LoC firing: ISPR|work=Dawn|date=19 February 2018|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref>

On 20 February, Indian Army claimed that in a direct fire assault they had destroyed a Pakistani post in the Tangdhar sector killing one soldier and seriously injuring another. Another Pakistani post was destroyed in the Haji Pir sector killing at least 2 soldiers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/indian-army-destroys-pakistani-posts-in-haji-pir-and-tangdhar-1175807-2018-02-23|title=Indian Army destroys Pakistani posts in Haji Pir and Tangdhar|date=23 February 2018|website=India Today|language=en-US|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref>

On 28 February, Indian Army claimed that they killed two Pakistani soldiers in retaliation against ceasefire violations in the Bhimber Gali sector in [[Rajouri district]]. The Pakistan Army claimed that these 2 soldiers were killed in Indian firing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/WFLBscpyVAiH7OtAxeOKoJ/Indian-Army-fires-back-at-Pakistan-kills-two-soldiers-acros.html|title=Indian Army fires back at Pakistan, kills two soldiers across LoC|last=Das|first=Shaswati|date=1 March 2018|work=livemint.com/|access-date=1 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.urdupoint.com/en/pakistan/two-pak-army-soldiers-embrace-shahadat-in-ind-270429.html|title=Two Pak Army Soldiers Embrace Shahadat in Indian Unprovoked Firing: ISPR - UrduPoint|work=UrduPoint|access-date=1 March 2018|language=en-PK}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/mar/02/j-k-two-pakistani-soldiers-killed-two-indian-armymen-hurt-in-shelling-along-loc-in-rajouri-1780850.html|title=J-K: Two Pakistani soldiers killed, two Indian armymen hurt in shelling along LoC in Rajouri|publisher=The New Indian Express|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref>

On 2 March, Indian media claimed that two Pakistani soldiers were killed in retaliation by the Indian Army in [[Poonch district, India|Poonch district]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/mar/03/four-pakistani-soldiers-killed-along-loc-in-jammu-and-kashmir-in-last-48-hours-1781442.html|title=Four Pakistani soldiers killed along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir in last 48 hours|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=4 March 2018}}</ref>

On 18 March, India claimed that five civilians were killed and two wounded as a result of Pakistan army shelling on Balakote sector of Poonch.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/india/5-civilians-killed-in-pak-shelling-in-jks-balakote/articleshow/63351659.cms|title=5 civilians killed in Pakistani shelling in J&K's Balakote|work=The Times of India|access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref>

On 3 April, Indian army claimed that a soldier was killed and four wounded as a result of Pakistan army shelling in Krishna Ghati sector.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/india/army-jawan-killed-4-others-injured-in-pakistan-shelling-along-loc/articleshow/63595539.cms|title=Army jawan killed, 4 other injured in Pakistan shelling along loc|work=The Times of India|access-date=3 April 2018}}</ref>

On 10 April, Indian army claimed that two soldiers were killed as a result of Pakistan army firing in Rajouri.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/india/two-army-jawans-killed-in-pakistan-firing-in-rajouri/articleshow/63701601.cms|title=Two army jawan killed in Pakistan firing in Rajouri|work=The Times of India|access-date=10 April 2018}}</ref>

On 12 April, Indian army claimed that a soldier was killed as result of Pakistan army firing in Poonch's Krishna Ghati sector.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jawan-killed-in-pakistan-firing-in-poonch-army/article23506954.ece|title=Jawan killed in Pakistan firing in Poonch: Army|work=The Hindu|access-date=12 April 2018}}</ref>

On 16 April, India claimed that an army porter was killed as result of Pakistan army firing in Baramulla district.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/army-porter-killed-in-pakistani-firing-1213182-2018-04-16|title=Army porter killed in Pakistani firing|publisher=India today|access-date=16 April 2018}}</ref>

On 17 April, India claimed that a soldier was injured as a result of Pakistan firing in Rajouri and later succumbed to his wounds on 21 April.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/army-jawan-injured-in-apr-17-ceasefire-violation-in-j-ks-rajouri-dies/article23624987.ece|title=Army jawan injured in 17 Apr ceasefire violation in J-K's Rajouri dies|work=The Hindu|access-date=21 April 2018}}</ref>

On 23 April, Indian Army claimed that they killed five Pakistani soldiers and destroyed three Pakistani bunkers in Poonch and Rajouri districts in retaliatory fire.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.abplive.in/india-news/indian-jawans-destroy-3-pakistani-bunkers-kill-5-soldiers-in-poonch-rajouri-districts-687446|title=Indian jawans destroy 3 Pakistani bunkers; kill 5 soldiers in Poonch & Rajouri districts|last=Bureau|first=ABP News|access-date=29 April 2018|language=en}}</ref>

On 26 April, Indian Army claimed that three Pakistani soldiers were killed in retaliation in Padhar sector, opposite Sunderbani, in Rajouri district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/india-acts-tough-warns-strong-retaliation-foil-intrusions/|title=India acts tough; warns strong retaliation to foil intrusions|first=Daily|last=Excelsior|date=27 April 2018}}</ref> Pakistan Army claimed that two civilians were killed in Bramla village, Padhar Sector) during a ceasefire violation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/192923-two-citizens-martyred-in-indian-firing-along-working-boundary-ispr?5ae1ed1b8ee71|title=Two citizens martyred in Indian firing along Working Boundary: ISPR|website=www.geo.tv|language=en-US|access-date=29 April 2018}}</ref>

On 12 May, India claimed that a civilian was killed as result of Pakistan firing in Gulpur-Degawar area in Poonch district of Jammu division.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pakistani-army-violates-ceasefire-on-loc-one-killed-2614152|title=Pakistani army violates ceasefire on LoC, one killed|publisher=DNA India|access-date= 12 May 2018}}</ref>

On 16 May, India claimed that a BSF soldier was killed as result of Pakistan firing on Mangu Chak border outpost on the international border.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/agra-bsf-jawan-martyred-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-1234796-2018-05-16|title=Agra BSF jawan martyred in ceasefire violation by Pakistan|publisher=India today|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref> Pakistan also claimed that 1 of its civilian was killed as result of Indian firing<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1407953|title=Man killed after India resumes targeted attacks from across LoC|publisher=Dawn|access-date=16 May 2018}}</ref>

On 19 May, India claimed that a BSF soldier and four civilians were killed as a result of Pakistan firing in R S Pura and Arnia sectors of Jammu.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/bsf-jawan-killed-in-pak-firing-along-ib-in-jammu/articleshow/64214841.cms|title=BSF jawan, 4 civilians killed in Pakistan shelling in Jammu|work=Economic times|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref> Pakistan claimed that four civilians were killed in Indian firing in Pukhlian, Cahprar, Harpal, Charwah and Shakargarh sectors.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1408474/3-children-among-4-civilians-killed-by-indian-firing-across-working-boundary-ispr|title=3 children among 4 civilians killed by Indian firing across Working Boundary: ISPR|publisher=Dawn|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref>

On 21 May, India claimed that a civilian was killed and six other wounded as a result of Pakistan firing in Jammu district.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/eight-month-old-killed-six-injured-in-jammu-as-pakistani-forces-target-border-outposts-villages-4477481.html|title=Eight-month-old killed, six injured in Jammu as Pakistani forces target border outposts, villages|work=First post|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref> Pakistan claimed that a Pakistani Ranger was killed and three others wounded in Indian shelling of Badwal post in Charwah sector.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1409227|title=Rangers soldier martyred in Indian shelling|first=Abid|last=Mehdi|date=22 May 2018|website=DAWN.COM}}</ref>

On 22 May, Pakistan claimed that a Pakistani Ranger and a civilian was killed in Indian firing in Shakargarh sector.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1409444|title=Rangers soldier, elderly man martyred in shelling by Indian BSF|first=Abid Hussain|last=Mehdi|date=23 May 2018|website=DAWN.COM}}</ref>

On 23 May, India claimed that five civilians were killed as result of Pakistani shelling in Jammu, Kathua and Samba district.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/india/four-civilians-killed-along-ib-in-heavy-firing-shelling-by-pak-troops/articleshow/64284428.cms|title=Five civilians killed along IB in heavy firing, shelling by Pak troops|work=The Times of India|access-date=23 May 2018}}</ref>

On 24 May, India claimed that had killed 8–10, injured 12 Pakistani Rangers and destroyed several posts in retaliatory fire during the past few days.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-pakistani-rangers-killed-injured-in-bsf-retaliatory-fire-pak-posts-damaged-443609|title=8-10 Pakistani Rangers killed, over 12 injured in BSF's retaliatory fire; several Pak posts destroyed|date=23 May 2018|access-date=24 May 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>

On 27 June, an alleged Partial footage of the strikes was released by the Indian government to the Indian media as proof to the strike.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/video-footage-provides-proof-of-surgical-strikes-across-loc/videoshow/64768915.cms|title=Video footage provides proof of surgical strikes across LoC {{!}} News- Times of India Videos ►|website=The Times of India|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/surgical-strikes-video-out-shows-terror-casualties-damage-to-bunkers-pakistan-border-indian-army-5236452/|title=Surgical strikes video out, shows terror casualties, damage to bunkers|date=28 June 2018|work=The Indian Express|access-date=28 June 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> Pakistan's foreign office spokesman, however, rejected the alleged video and termed Indian claims as farcical.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/india-news/dream-on-pakistan-rejects-video-clips-of-indian-surgical-strikes-as-farcical-claims/story-qLthzM7wtgrkiYcmK8rIrJ.html|title='Dream on': Pakistan rejects video clips of Indian surgical strikes as farcical claims|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=28 June 2018}}</ref>

===2018 – Ceasefire===
On 29 May, India and Pakistan agreed to "fully implement" the 2003 ceasefire and stop cross-border firing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/5/29/pakistan-and-india-vow-to-implement-2003-ceasefire-agreement|title=Pakistan and India vow to implement 2003 ceasefire agreement|website=www.aljazeera.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indo-pakistan-dgmo-level-talks-rekindle-hope-among-border-residents/articleshow/64385532.cms|title=Indo-Pakistan DGMO level talks rekindle hope among border residents &#124; India News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Tripathi|first=Rahul|title=Pakistan Rangers list 17 points for upcoming meet with BSF|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/pakistan-rangers-list-17-points-for-upcoming-meet-with-bsf/articleshow/48751562.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2020-11-09}}</ref> Despite this, cross-border clashes continued until mid-June, during which seven more Indian soldiers were killed and eleven civilians were wounded.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/2-bsf-jawans-martyred-7-civilians-injured-in-unprovoked-shelling-by-pakistan-in-jammu-s-akhnoor-sector-1249131-2018-06-03|title=2 BSF jawans martyred, 7 civilians injured in Pak shelling in Jammu's Akhnoor|publisher=India Today|access-date=3 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/latest-ceasefire-violation-proves-pakistan-says-one-thing-does-another-bsf-officials/articleshow/64437745.cms|title=Latest ceasefire violation proves Pakistan says one thing, does another: BSF Officials|date=3 June 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=3 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/officer-among-4-bsf-personnel-killed-pak-rangers-firing-along-ib-samba-674662.html|title=Four BSF men including officer killed in Pak firing|date=13 June 2018|work=Deccan Herald|access-date=14 June 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref name="21year">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-armys-21-year-old-rifleman-killed-in-ceasefire-violation/articleshow/64613172.cms|title=Indian Army's 21-year-old Rifleman killed in ceasefire violation|date=16 June 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=21 June 2018}}</ref> India also claimed to had carried out nine strikes which destroyed ten bunkers and posts of the Pakistani Rangers in Kanachak and Akhnoor sectors of Jammu district, killing at least five Pakistani Rangers and injuring three.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/bsf-carries-out-9-major-strikes-on-pak-10-posts-bunkers-decimated/|title=BSF carries out 9 major strikes on Pak; 10 posts, bunkers decimated|first=Daily|last=Excelsior|date=4 June 2018}}</ref> The last confirmed death was of an Indian soldier on 16 June.<ref name="21year"/>

==Aftermath==
Subsequently, the ceasefire along the Line of Control largely held, despite sporadic violations, leading to cautious optimism among Indian officials that it would continue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/will-election-lull-at-loc-hold-after-shift-in-power/articleshow/65156769.cms|title=Will Pakistan election lull at LoC hold after shift in power? - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

Between early August and early September, Pakistan reported four civilians were killed in Indian cross-border shelling.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/pakistan-summons-indian-deputy-high-commissioner-over-ceasefire-violations|title=Pak Summons Indian Envoy, Says Ceasefire Violations 'Deplorable'|first=Sajjad|last=Hussain|date=3 August 2018|website=TheQuint}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/pakistan-summons-indian-envoy-over-cross-border-firing-claims-one-civilian-killed-in-unprovoked-shelling-by-india-5162361.html|title=Pakistan summons Indian envoy over cross-border firing, claims one civilian killed in 'unprovoked' shelling by India-India News , Firstpost|date=11 September 2018|website=Firstpost}}</ref> In addition, India reported two civilian deaths due to Pakistani fire by the start of October<ref name="109killed"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/officer-among-4-bsf-personnel-killed-pak-rangers-firing-along-ib-samba-674662.html|title=Four BSF men including officer killed in Pak firing|date=13 June 2018|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> and claimed that in retaliation its Army had killed two Pakistani soldiers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ceasefire-violation-two-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-retaliatory-fire-by-indian-army-along-loc/articleshow/65396973.cms|title=Ceasefire violation: Two Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory fire by Army along LoC|work=The Times of India|access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jk-two-pakistani-soldiers-killed-by-indian-army-after-ceasefire-violations-in-kupwara-5305782/|title=J&K: Two Pakistani soldiers killed by Indian Army after ceasefire violations in Kupwara|date=14 August 2018|work=The Indian Express|access-date=14 August 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> Despite this, during military talks between India and Pakistan that were held in mid-August, Pakistan expressed satisfaction on the measures being taken along the Line of Control by troops to maintain the ceasefire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=181940|title=DGMO Level Talks Between India and Pakistan|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> Firing continued for the next months, after the end of ceasefire.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kulkarni, Jacob |first1=Tanvi, Happymon |title=How Long Will the 'New' India-Pakistan Ceasefire Last? |url=https://thewire.in/security/lasting-ceasefire-india-pakistan |access-date=27 January 2019 |agency=Foundation for Independent Journalism (FIJ) |issue=1 |publisher=[[The Wire (Indian web publication)]] |date=1 June 2018}}</ref> From November to December, 7 Indian army soldiers were killed by Pakistani sniper fire from across the border.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bsf-jawan-killed-firing-loc-indian-army-soldier-ceasefire-violation-valley-1404142-2018-12-06|title=BSF jawan killed in firing across LoC, another soldier dead in ceasefire violation in J&K|website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/army-officer-killed-pak-sniper-709256.html|title=Army officer killed in Pak sniper attack|date=21 December 2018|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/2-army-jcos-killed-in-sniper-attack-along-loc-in-kupwara/articleshow/67199672.cms|title=2 Army JCOs killed in sniper attack along LoC in Kupwara &#124; India News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Indian media reported that there were 2,936 instances of ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jk-records-2936-cases-of-ceasefire-violations-by-pak-in-2018-highest-in-15-years-5527231/|title=J&K records 2,936 cases of ceasefire violations by Pak in 2018, highest in 15 years &#124; India News, The Indian Express|date=3 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203085541/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jk-records-2936-cases-of-ceasefire-violations-by-pak-in-2018-highest-in-15-years-5527231/|archive-date=3 February 2019}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts]]
*[[2016 Uri attack]]
*[[India–Pakistan relations]]
*[[2011 India–Pakistan border skirmish]]
*[[2013 India–Pakistan border skirmishes]]
*[[India–Pakistan border skirmishes (2014–2015)]]
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