A deadly friendly fire incident exposed growing tensions within the Indian military. Five Sikh soldiers were killed. When Border Security Force (BSF) personnel allegedly opened fire on their own troops.
This incident took place along the Line of Control (LoC). The clash occurred during the night of April 25/26 in Baramulla’s Japala Bridge area. A BSF’s 185 Battalion allegedly engaged with the 13 Sikh Light Infantry Regiment of the 12th Brigade during a routine patrol.
Sources show the Sikh regiment was left furious after the fratricidal attack, with defense analysts calling it symptomatic of deteriorating discipline in Indian forces. This is the latest news in a series of such incidents.
These attacks are raising serious questions about operational protocols and morale. The Pakistan Army remains on high alert, with experts confirming its readiness to counter any cross-border aggression with full force.
The tragic episode highlights the volatile security environment in the region, coming just weeks after the Pahalgam tourist attack. Observers warn that internal Indian military chaos could result in dangerous effects along the already tense LoC.
As the ceasefire violations continue to surge in recent months. Both nuclear armed neighbors maintain heightened military preparedness as the situation develops. For better or for worse we are yet to discover.