Claim:
Media and social media reports claimed that Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mankote sector of Jammu and Kashmir on the evening of August 5, 2025, with alleged small arms firing reported.
Fact:
False. The Indian Army has officially denied any ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC. A statement released by the Army clearly stated:
“There have been some media and social media reports regarding ceasefire violation in Poonch region. It is clarified that there has been no ceasefire violation along the LoC. Please avoid spreading unverified information.”
Background:
The confusion stems from reports of small arms firing in the Mankote sector, which some sources initially flagged as a ceasefire breach. The firing reportedly lasted 15 minutes with no casualties, raising concern as it would have been the first such violation since Operation Sindoor (May 7–10), when Indian forces carried out precision strikes on terror camps across the border.
Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, and led to a brief period of heavy exchange between Indian and Pakistani militaries. That operation resulted in 28 deaths on the Pakistani side, mostly due to Indian shelling and drone strikes.
Verdict: False
There has been no confirmed ceasefire violation along the LoC by Pakistan, according to official Indian Army sources. The viral reports are misleading and unverified. FactCheck India urges readers to rely on official statements and refrain from spreading rumors on social media. Truth in a Click. Stay Informed. Stay Smart.
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