Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Tensions Rise: India, Pakistan Exchange Fire Near Asia Cup
This week, Pakistani troops fired across the Line of Control (LoC).
Indian troops responded with gunfire.
The exchange happened in the Nowgam sector of Kupwara.
Pakistan fired four rounds, and India fired twenty.
No injuries were reported.
The incident occurred before the Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan.
Recent tensions include an infiltration attempt foiled by the Indian Army earlier.
The Pakistani cricket team has also reportedly started playing mind games ahead of the match.
Pakistani troops fired at the LoC in the Nowgam sector.
Indian troops responded with counter-fire.
The exchange involved small arms.
The event occurred earlier this week.
Pakistan fired four rounds, while India fired twenty.
- Who
- Pakistani and Indian forces
- What
- Exchange of small arms fire
- When
- Earlier this week
- Where
- Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara
- Why
- The reason for the firing is not mentioned in the article.
Pakistan's Actions
India's Response
Cricket Match Controversy
Pakistan's Actions
Pakistani players allegedly playing mind games, chanting '6-0'.
India's Response
Indian players may not shake hands with Pakistani counterparts in protest of Pahalgam terror attack.
Handshake Controversy
Pakistan's Actions
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) filed a complaint with ICC, demanding match referee removal.
India's Response
The ICC rejected PCB's request twice.
- Location
- Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara
- Event
- Exchange of small arms fire
- Weapons Used
- Small arms
- Initiator
- Pakistan
- Indian Response
- Yes
- Rounds Fired by Pakistan
- 4
- Rounds Fired by India
- 20
- Related Event
- Upcoming India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match
Sources
Cross-Border Firing At LoC: Pakistan Opens Fire, India Responds, Sources Say
Cross-Border Tensions Flare At LoC: Pakistan Opens Fire, India Responds, Say Sources
IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Super 4: Pakistan Players Resort To Dirty Tactics, Shout '6-0' During Practice To Taunt Team India, Video
