2013 India–Pakistan border skirmishes

Series of armed skirmishes between India and Pakistan in Kashmir yes November 2015 November 2019 2013 India–Pakistan border skirmishes the Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts and Kashmir conflict Kashmir map.svg 300px Jammu and Kashmir locator map The Map of Line of Control, 2013 6 January 2013–28 October 2013(2013 01 06 2013 10 28) Line of Control, Kashmir region India IND PAK 20px Gen. Bikram Singh(Chief of Army Staff)India Sushil Kumar Shinde(Minister of Home Affairs) 20px Gen. Ashfaq Pervez(Ex.Chief of Army Staff)20px Gen. Raheel Sharif(Chief of Army Staff)20px Lt.Gen. Khalid Nawaz Khan(Ex.Corps Commander)20px Lt.Gen. Qamar Javid(Corps Commander)Pakistan Sartaj Aziz(National Security Adviser) 15px IA Northern Command X Corps *12 servicemen killed 1 civilian killed *9 servicemen killedhttps://www.na.gov.pk/uploads/documents/questions/1380265407_732.pdf Pakistan National Assembly 27 September 2013 6–14 civilians killed8 killed (August), 1 killed (September), 5 killed (October), total of 14 reported killed The 2013 India–Pakistan border skirmishes was a series of armed skirmishes along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir area. Starting from the mid-January 2013, they have been described as the "worst bout of fighting in the region in nearly 10 years". It began on 6 January 2013,India army chief threatens Pakistan over Kashmir killings Reuters 14 January 2013 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-pakistan-idUSBRE90D08T20130114 when according to Pakistani reports Indian forces attacked a Pakistani border post, killing one soldier. Indian authorities claimed the incident as a retaliation against preceding Pakistani ceasefire violations, but denied having crossed the demarcation line.Denyer Simon India's media fuel outrage over soldier's beheading, but real story may be more complex https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/india-media-fuels-outrage-over-beheading-but-real-story-may-be-more-complex/2013/01/10/ef03472e-5b2b-11e2-9fa9-5fbdc9530eb9_story.html Washington Post 10 January 2013 In a second skirmish on 8 January, Indian authorities said that Pakistani forces crossed the LoC, killing two Indian soldiers. The incident sparked outrage in India and harsh reactions by the Indian army and government over the news that the body of one of the soldiers had been beheaded.Associated Press Pakistan says Indian troops kill soldier in Kashmir https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/01/15/pakistan-indian-kashmir/1836599/ USA Today 15 January 2013Beheading of Indian soldiers 'unpardonable' act, says Army chief General Bikram Singh http://www.indianexpress.com/news/beheading-of-indian-soldiers-unpardonable-army-chief-general-bikram-singh/1059111 Indian Express 14 January 2013 Pakistan denied these reports.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20924816 India and Pakistan in Kashmir border skirmish Bbc.co.uk 6 January 2013 24 August 2013North Andrew India says Pakistan 'beheaded' Kashmir soldier https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-20954975 BBC 9 January 2013 On 15 January, a third skirmish reportedly led to the death of another Pakistani soldier. After talks between Lieutenant General Vinod Bhatia, from Indian side and Major General Ashfaq Nadeem, from Pakistan, an understanding was reached to de-escalate the situation. But the skirmishes continued despite peace efforts by the countries resulting in 8 Indian casualties in total and 9 Pakistani casualties till August. Civilians were also affected adversely by the border skirmishes. On 9 October 2014, Indian media claimed that a total of nine military personnel and six civilians were killed on the Pakistani side. Nine Indian soldiers and one civilian were killed on Indian side.India's tough posture on border has been in place since June https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indias-tough-posture-on-border-has-been-in-place-since-June/articleshow/44733824.cms Times of India 9 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141009184447/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indias-tough-posture-on-border-has-been-in-place-since-June/articleshow/44733824.cms 9 October 2014 live Incidents In January IND -The incident happened between Chhatri and Atma outposts on the LoC in Mankote area of Krishna Ghati, Jammu and Kashmir, at 10:30 am on 8 January 2013. According to the Indian Army, a Pakistan Army "Border Action Team", wearing black combat uniforms, crossed over the LoC and ambushed an Indian Army patrol team 600 metres inside Indian-controlled territory. They reported that the Pakistani soldiers took advantage of the foliage and dense fog and opened fire on an area-domination unit of Sector 10, killing two soldiers of 13 Rajputana Rifles and injuring two others. The Sector-10 headquarters in the Mendhar area of Poonch district was operating under the Rajouri-based 25th Division.India says Pakistani troops entered its territory in Kashmir, killed 2 soldiers https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/india-says-pakistani-troops-entered-its-territory-in-kashmir-killed-2-soldiers/2013/01/08/854aac5a-59b9-11e2-b8b2-0d18a64c8dfa_story.html 17 January 2013 The Washington Post 9 January 2013 Rama LakshmiIndia and Pakistan: Growing more serious https://www.economist.com/blogs/banyan/2013/01/india-and-pakistan The Economist 17 January 2013 10 January 2013Pak troops cross LoC, kill two jawans in Poonch https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Pak-troops-cross-LoC-kill-two-jawans-in-Poonch/article10189307.ece 17 January 2013 The Hindu 8 January 2013 Chennai, India According to the Indian Army, the skirmish lasted for approximately 30 minutes, after which the intruders retreated from the Indian territory. Two soldiers, Lance Naik Hemraj and Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh, were killed and their bodies were apparently found mutilated, with one decapitated. The bodies were then recovered and the injured soldiers were airlifted and admitted to the Indian Army's Command Hospital.Defence Ministry formally confirms beheading of soldier https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/defence-ministry-formally-confirms-beheading-of-soldier/article4302013.ece 17 January 2013 The Hindu 12 January 2013 Chennai, IndiaIndia to point out Pak Army role in 2 soldiers' killing in Mendhar during flag meet today https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/ceasefire-violations-india-pakistan-army-soldiers-killing-flag-meeting-151606-2013-01-13 17 January 2013 India Today 14 January 2013 The Military Intelligence of India claimed that the operation was carried out by Anwar Khan, from Azad Kashmir, who was hired by the Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence for 0.5 m.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ISI-gave-Rs-5-lakh-to-man-who-beheaded-Indian-soldier/articleshow/18264118.cms ISI gave Rs 5 lakh to man who beheaded Indian soldier Times of India 31 January 2013 23 July 2015 In February PAK -Another incident occurred when on 15 February, a Pakistani soldier who crossed over the line of control, and injured two Indian soldiers, was killed in the firefight with Indian troops. Pakistan army claimed that the soldier "accidentally crossed border" while Indian authority claimed that soldier was "intruder" and "started indiscriminate fire".https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/world/asia/indian-troops-kill-pakistani-soldier-in-kashmir-border-clash.html The New York Times Gardiner Harris Indian Troops Kill Pakistani Soldier in Kashmir Border Clash 15 February 2013 In June IND -On 7 June 2013, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of Indian Army was killed in cross-border firing with Pakistani troops in Sabjian area of Mandi sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district. The deceased was identified as JCO Naib Subedar Bachan Singh 3 Garhwal Rifles.JCO killed at LoC: Pak denies cross-LoC firing http://www.kashmirtimes.com/newsdet.aspx?q=18119 13 September 2013 Kashmir Times 7 June 2013Pak pounds Indian posts in Poonch; soldier killed https://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130608/main3.htm 13 September 2013 The Tribune 7 June 2013 In July PAK -In a press-release, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that a Pakistan Army soldier was killed and another was seriously injured in July firing by Indian troops from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed region of Kashmir. The incident took place on Rawlakot's Nezapir sector near the LoC at about 10:30 am on Saturday, 27 July 2013. Pakistan's soldier Asim Iqbal, a resident of a village near Rawalpindi, was killed in the firing and soldier Naik Mohammad Khan was critically wounded.Pakistan army soldier killed in Kashmir border firing: ISPR – DAWN.COMMuslim http://tribune.com.pk/story/588710/indian-army-opens-fire-at-sialkot-sector-check-post/ Pakistan accuses India of attack on border posts – The Express Tribune 11 August 2013 Tribune.com.pk 24 August 2013 PAK -On the night of 30 July 2013, Indian troops operating on the Line of Control kidnapped four Pakistani men which were reported as Kashmiris by Pakistan media. The men, identified as Zafran Ghulam Sarwar, Shah Zaman, Muhammad Faisal and Wajid Akbar, were killed near the Katwar post according to Indian police documentation. India claimed the men were intruders and militants. This was disputed by Pakistan, according to whom the men were local civilians plucking herbs and had strayed close to the Line of Control when they were abducted by the Indians.https://www.firstpost.com/india/exclusive-details-of-loc-killings-that-came-before-poonch-ambush-1016785.html Exclusive: Details of LoC killings that came before Poonch ambush FirstPost 7 August 2013 14 August 2013https://www.nation.com.pk/05-Aug-2013/indian-troops-cross-loc-kidnap-4-kashmiris Indian troops cross LoC, kidnap 4 Kashmiris The Nation 5 August 2013 14 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130814045958/http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/national/05-Aug-2013/indian-troops-cross-loc-kidnap-4-kashmiris 14 August 2013 livehttp://tribune.com.pk/story/586416/line-of-control-indian-forces-kidnap-four-kashmiri-men/ Line of Control: Indian forces kidnap four Kashmiri menhttps://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-24703-Police-get-bodies-of-four-villagers-kidnapped-by-Indian-troops Police get bodies of four villagers kidnapped by Indian troops Locals and an Indian police official noted that it would be "unusual for an infiltrating group of four terrorists to possess only one assault rifle, and no grenades or communication equipment" and that at least two of the men were wearing rubber flip-flops. These killings are believed to have sparked off the border skirmishes in early August. In August IND -On 5 August 2013, some exchanges were reported on the LoC during which Indian Border Security Force head constable Ram Niwas Meena was injured in sniper firing in the Samba district. Meena later succumbed to his injuries on 11 August.http://ibnlive.in.com/news/loc-killings-bsf-jawan-injured-in-crossborder-firing-dies-at-aiims-in-delhi/413492-3-244.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130815021239/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/loc-killings-bsf-jawan-injured-in-crossborder-firing-dies-at-aiims-in-delhi/413492-3-244.html dead 15 August 2013 LoC killings: BSF jawan injured in cross-border firing dies at AIIMS in Delhi IBN Live 11 August 2013 14 August 2013https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pakistan-violates-ceasefire-again-armed-forces-free-to-respond-to-situation-on-LoC-Antony-says/articleshow/21772502.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20130815030805/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-12/india/41332098_1_indian-posts-pakistan-troops-ceasefire-violation live 15 August 2013 Pakistan violates ceasefire again; armed forces free to respond to situation on LoC, Antony says 12 August 2013 The Times of India 14 August 2013 IND -On 6 August 2013, five Indian army soldiers were killed in firing by Pakistani Special Forces at the Line of Control (LoC) as they slept in a temporary shelter.http://ibnlive.in.com/news/pakistan-special-forces-killed-5-indian-soldiers-at-loc-as-they-slept/416354-3-245.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130822132755/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/pakistan-special-forces-killed-5-indian-soldiers-at-loc-as-they-slept/416354-3-245.html dead 22 August 2013 Pakistan Special Forces killed 5 Indian soldiers at LoC as they slept Ibnlive.in.com 24 August 2013 Pakistan was accused by Indian Army over the incident, with Pakistan's ambush over an army patrol in the Poonch area in Jammu and Kashmir region which led to protests at the Pakistan Embassy in New Delhi. Pakistan Army denied the charges.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-23584350 Kashmir: Five Indian soldiers 'killed in shooting' BBC 6 August 2013 6 August 2013 The Pakistan High Commission was attacked by Indian mobs in protest to the killings. Hours after the incident, firing continued on the border during which two Pakistani soldiers were wounded.https://www.firstpost.com/india/two-pak-soldiers-injured-or-possibly-killed-in-fresh-firing-along-loc-1016679.html Two Pak soldiers injured or 'possibly killed' in fresh firing along LoC PAK -On 8 August 2013, Indian troops opened fire wounding a Pakistani male civilian along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. The injured Kaka Sana was evacuated to a hospital.https://www.dawn.com/news/1034973 Firing injures Pakistani civilian at Kashmir border Dawn.Com 25 November 2003 On 11 August 2013 there were media reports of sporadic exchanges of fire across the LOC from both sides. It was reported that one Indian border guard had been injured during the incident.Pakistan violates ceasefire, injures BSF jawan https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-injures-bsf-jawan/articleshow/21761731.cms 11 August 2013 The Economic Times 11 August 2013Pakistani troops fire at Indian posts, BSF jawan injured http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/JAndK/Pakistani-troops-fire-at-Indian-posts-BSF-jawan-injured/Article1-1106493.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130813235055/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/JAndK/Pakistani-troops-fire-at-Indian-posts-BSF-jawan-injured/Article1-1106493.aspx dead 13 August 2013 11 August 2013 Hindustan Times 11 August 2013 PAK -On 12 August 2013, Pakistani sources reported that a civilian was killed as a result of "unprovoked Indian shelling." A district officer stated that the firing occurred on a Pakistani village about 500 metres from the border. A Pakistani military official said Pakistani troops were responding to the firing.http://tribune.com.pk/story/589101/pakistan-accuses-india-of-shelling-as-border-tensions-simmer/#comment-1629608 Pakistan accuses India of shelling as border tensions simmer Express Tribune In Islamabad, the Indian Deputy High Commissioner was summoned by the Foreign Office of Pakistan, during which Pakistan called upon India to uphold the ceasefire agreement on the LoC.http://tribune.com.pk/story/589141/pakistan-summons-indian-deputy-high-commissioner-over-loc-violation/ Pakistan summons Indian deputy high commissioner over LoC violation PAK -On 14 August 2013, a 60-year-old Pakistani civilian, Saki Muhammad, was killed by Indian firing and his teenage daughter Nabeela was injured.PTI https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Pakistan-Army-says-civilian-killed-on-LoC/articleshow/21822497.cms Pakistan Army says civilian killed on LoC Timesofindia.indiatimes.com 14 August 2013 24 August 2013http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/Pakistan/Nawaz-Sharif-pledges-Pak-restraint-on-Kashmir/Article1-1107955.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130814124024/http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/Pakistan/Nawaz-Sharif-pledges-Pak-restraint-on-Kashmir/Article1-1107955.aspx dead 14 August 2013 Nawaz Sharif pledges Pak restraint on Kashmir Hindustantimes.com 14 August 2013 24 August 2013 According to Pakistani military sources, Indian forces were targeting civilian settlements in "unprovoked firing", adding: "We did respond to the shelling to silence their guns. But we target only military installations across the Line of Control and not the civilian populations."Golovnina Maria http://in.reuters.com/article/pakistan-india-loc-shelling-idINDEE97D06N20130814 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306050105/http://in.reuters.com/article/pakistan-india-loc-shelling-idINDEE97D06N20130814 dead 6 March 2016 Renewed LoC shelling as India, Pakistan trade blame In.reuters.com 14 August 2013 24 August 2013 PAK -On 15 August 2013, mortal shelling from the Indian side injured six Pakistani civilians in Kotli, Azad Kashmir.http://tribune.com.pk/story/590936/loc-flare-up-six-civilians-dead-in-indian-assault/ LoC flare-up: Six civilians injured in Indian assault Tribune.com.pk 16 August 2013 Simultaneously, three Indian soldiers were injured and a civilian killed by Pakistani firing on the Indian side the same day. PAK -On 21 August, a Pakistan Army captain named Sarfaraz was killed and another soldier, Yasin, injured due to Indian cross-firing. According to reports, the Indian army began firing at 11.15 pm on 20 August near Skardu, which was followed by retaliation from the Pakistani side. The exchanges continued until 2 am.http://tribune.com.pk/story/593151/army-captain-killed-soldier-wounded-in-loc-firing-from-india/ Army captain killed, soldier wounded in LoC firing from India 21 August 2013 Tribune.com.pk 24 August 2013 PAK -On 22 August, two Pakistani soldiers, identified as Habib and Gul Wahab, were killed as a result of Indian firing.Agencies https://www.dawn.com/news/1037603 Pakistan Army says two soldiers killed by Indian fire along LoC 22 August 2013 Dawn.com 24 August 2013http://tribune.com.pk/story/593715/indian-firing-on-loc-kills-pakistani-soldier/ Indian firing on LoC kills Pakistani soldier 22 August 2013 Tribune.com.pk 24 August 2013https://www.dawn.com/news/1037754 India urged to hold talks as two troops die in shelling Dawn.com 20 August 2013 24 August 2013http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013%5C08%5C23%5Cstory_23-8-2013_pg1_2 Two more Pak soldier killed; NA resolution blasts India Dailytimes.com.pk 24 August 2013 PAK -On 24 August, continued firing from India killed one more Pakistani soldier and injured a woman. The death of the soldier brings the death toll of Pakistani soldiers in August to at least four.http://tribune.com.pk/story/594651/alleged-attacks-by-indian-army-kills-another-pakistani-soldier/ Alleged attacks by Indian army kills another Pakistani soldier The Express Tribune 24 August 2013 24 August 2013 PAK -On 25 August, a woman died and seven other civilians were injured near Muzaffarabad on the Pakistani side, following cross-border shelling by Indian forces.LoC tensions: Pakistan accuses India of killing woman in Nakyal sector In September PAK -on 18 September, continued firing and shelling from Indian sides killed one woman and several injured in September.a woman was killed and a man injured by Indian troops shelling http://tribune.com.pk/story/605826/loc-violation-woman-killed-in-indian-firing/ tribune.com 18 September 2013 To initiate the peace talk between two rivalry countries due to increase tension on the line of control. Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New York City. The Prime Ministers from both countries agreed that they need to stop the recent attacks in the disputed Kashmir region in order for peace talks to advance.Nawaz, Manmohan agree to reduce Kashmir tensions during meeting in New York https://www.dawn.com/news/1046276 dawn.com 29 September 2013 In October PAK -After peace talk between prime ministers in New York on 5 and 11 October, two children of 14 month and 11 years were killed by continuous Indian Firing towards Azad Kashmir.Official said, a child was killed and wounded three civilians by Indian troops firing across the Line of Control (LoC). http://tribune.com.pk/story/616669/loc-violation-indian-shelling-kills-one-in-nakyal-sector/ tribune.com 11 October 2013A 14-month-old baby boy was killed and five other people were injured in unprovoked Indian shelling on the Line of Control (LoC). https://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-25881-Infant-killed-due-to-Indian-shelling-on-LoC thenews.com 5 October 2013 IND -On 15 October, one Indian troop named Lance Naik Mohd Firoz Khan of Rashtriya Rifles Battalion was killed by Pakistani LoC Firing.Indian Soldier killed by Pakistani firing. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/soldier-killed-in-loc-firing/article5238139.ece thehindu.com 16 October 2013 15 October 2013 Chennai, India PAK – On 17 October, a member of the paramilitary was killed "due to continuous unprovoked firing by Indian Border Security forces" near the eastern city of Pakistan, Sialkot.Pakistani Paramilitary soldier killed by Indian shelling along LoC https://www.dawn.com/news/1050131 Dawn.com 17 October 2013 IND -On 18 October, a civilian from Azad Kashmir named Sajjad was killed due to crossfire between troops across the LoC.Indian shelling kills civilian, in Harpal Sector near Sialkot http://tribune.com.pk/story/619484/cross-border-attacks-indian-shelling-kills-soldier-civilian/ tribune.com 18 October 2013 PAK – Another incident of ceasefire violation occurred on 21 October near Sialkot sector where two more Pakistani civilians were killed by continued Indian shelling.Rangers said that two more civilian were killed in sialkot sector by Indian shelling http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/10/21/news/national/loc-violation-2-killed-several-injured-in-continued-indian-shelling/ pakistantoday.com 21 October 2013 IND -on 22 October One BSF jawan killed, 4 injured in another ceasefire violation by Pakistan Rangers at RS Pura sector One BSF jawan killed, 4 injured in another ceasefire violation by Pakistan Rangers at RS Pura sector 23 October 2013 https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-one-bsf-jawan-killed-4-injured-in-another-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-rangers-at-rs-pura-sector-1907419 According to Indian army officials, an Indian soldier was killed on 28 October due to firing and shelling by Pakistani troops along the LoC.Indian army said that one soldier was killed in firing by Pakistani troops across LoC http://tribune.com.pk/story/623614/indian-army-claims-officer-killed-in-fresh-firing-on-loc/ 28 October 2013 Reactions India right If Pakistan does not return the severed head of the martyred soldier Hemraj, India should get at least 10 heads from the other side Sushma Swaraj India should get 10 Pakistani heads, demands Sushma Swaraj http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2013/01/17/india-should-get-10-pakistani-heads-demands-sushma-swaraj Asian Tribune 19 January 2013 The reaction in India was overwhelmingly one of anger. Then Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that this incident had seriously damaged the ongoing peace process and "after this dastardly act, there can’t be business as usual with Pakistan." Bikram Singh, the Chief of Army Staff of India said that "We reserve the right to retaliate at a time of our choosing."Timmons Heather Skirmishes Threaten Pakistan-India Thaw https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/16/world/asia/indian-leader-accuses-pakistan-of-restarting-hostilities-in-disputed-region.html?_r=0 The New York Times 15 January 2013 Bikram Singh also said,"The attack on January 8 was premeditated, a pre-planned activity. Such an operation requires planning, detailed reconnaissance."http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/01/14/16502875-india-alleges-pakistan-cross-border-attack-was-pre-planned-warns-of-retaliation India alleges Pakistan cross-border attack was 'pre-planned,' warns of retaliation Sanjeev Miglani 14 January 2013 16 January 2013 Then Indian Leader of Opposition, Sushma Swaraj said that "If Pakistan does not return the severed head of the martyred soldier Hemraj, India should get at least 10 heads from the other side". She also said that the Indian government had to avenge the death of the two soldiers. Protests took place outside the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi, and the protesters painted Pakistan Murdabad (Death to Pakistan) on its walls.Shukla Saurabh Pak's double-face exposed: Talks peace in New York but lodges protest in Delhi in sharp contrast to Khar's soft tone https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/india-pakistan-enmity-foreign-minister-level-talks-hina-rabbani-khar-salman-khurshid-151944-2013-01-18 India Today 19 January 2013 18 January 2013 The Indian Army also released the photos of landmines planted by Pakistan in Indian-controlled land, though Pakistan refused to acknowledge any such act.Pakistani troops planted landmines on Indian soil, says Army, releases pictures as proof http://www.ndtv.com/article/cheat-sheet/pakistani-troops-planted-landmines-on-indian-soil-says-army-releases-pictures-as-proof-318192 NDTV 16 January 2013 16 January 2013 The then Indian Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde alleged on 9 January that the 2008 Mumbai attacks mastermind and Lashkar-e-Toiba founder Hafiz Saeed has visited the Indo-Pakistani border a few days before the Indian soldiers were killed. He cited intelligence obtained by Indian intelligence agencies, and said that they were trying to obtain more details on the visit. However, Saeed rejected the claim, calling it a "blatant lie" and challenged the Indian government to prove the allegation. He said that India was trying to shift focus from its internal problems and was exploiting the sentiments against Pakistan.From denials to peace offers: Who said what on the LoC crisis 17 January 2013 http://www.firstpost.com/india/from-denials-to-peace-offers-who-said-what-on-the-loc-crisis-588721.html First Post 17 January 2013Terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed visited PoK before Pak attack: Sushilkumar Shinde http://www.indianexpress.com/news/terror-mastermind-hafiz-saeed-visited-pok-before-pak-attack-sushilkumar-shinde/1057502 Indian Express 17 January 2013 Pakistan The Pakistan military information sources, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), rejected the allegation that the incident was unprovoked, calling the Indian presentation of events as "propaganda" to divert international attention from an earlier incident on 6 January, when a Pakistani soldier was killed by Indian troops in what was claimed by Pakistan as an Indian violation of the Line of Control.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20945842 Indian troops shot dead near Kashmir's Line of Control Bbc.co.uk 8 January 2013 24 August 2013Reuters http://tribune.com.pk/story/491097/india-claims-pakistan-firing-across-loc-kills-two-of-its-soldiers/ India claims Pakistan firing across LoC kills two of its soldiers 8 January 2013 Tribune.com.pk 24 August 2013 Pakistani officials also welcomed an investigation from the UN. The Washington Post quoted an Indian security official admitting that the 8 January incident may have "come in retaliation" for the 6 January incident in which Indian troops had killed the Pakistani soldier. right After every Indian violation of the LoC, Indians fabricate something and rather put an allegation of violation on Pakistan to ease pressure. Asim Bajwa Director-General ISPRhttp://tribune.com.pk/story/588171/flaring-tempers-pakistan-protests-mob-attack-on-its-mission-in-india/ Flaring tempers: Pakistan protests mob attack on its mission in India Express Tribune 8 August 2013 The Foreign Office of Pakistan stated that it had summoned the Deputy Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad during which a protest note was handed on the "unprovoked Indian attack" and the Government of India "was strongly urged to take appropriate measures to avoid recurrence of such incidents in the future."http://tribune.com.pk/story/490536/pakistan-protests-indias-cross-border-attack/ Pakistan protests India's cross-border attack The Express Tribune Earlier in January 2013, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said to the media that she was "unpleasantly surprised" by India's accusations. She further said that "Pakistan's government and its people have demonstrated a deep and abiding commitment to normalize and improve relations with India and to really start a journey of trust-building."India's media fuel outrage over soldier's beheading, but real story may be more complex https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/india-media-fuels-outrage-over-beheading-but-real-story-may-be-more-complex/2013/01/10/ef03472e-5b2b-11e2-9fa9-5fbdc9530eb9_story.html Washington Post 16 January 2013 Simon Denyer 10 January 2013 In an interview with Times Now, former President and chief of army staff General Pervez Musharraf similarly refuted allegations of any Indian soldier being mutilated by the Pakistani military, pointing out that this was not part of army discipline and culture. He also criticised India's tendency of painting "us as rogues when you yourself are not prepared to admit all the cruelty that you inflict on us" and India's decision of sending back Pakistani artists and hockey players, adding: "The politicians, media, everyone in India have a tendency to be hysterical about everything."http://tribune.com.pk/story/496120/ceasefire-violations-loc-death-designed-by-indian-army-says-musharraf/ Ceasefire violations: LoC death designed by Indian Army, says Musharraf The Express Tribune 19 January 2013 19 January 2013 Responding to the incident to media, senior fleet commander, Vice-Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah quoted that, Pakistan has ability to answer the disturbance of border.APP Pakistan has ability to answer the disturbance of border (Pakistan Navy) https://www.thenewstrack.com/pakistan-has-ability-to-answer-the-disturbance-of-border-pakistan-navy/ https://archive.today/20130331071752/http://www.thenewstrack.com/pakistan-has-ability-to-answer-the-disturbance-of-border-pakistan-navy/ dead 31 March 2013 23 February 2013 The Newstrack and APP 13 January 2013 etal Addressing the media representatives at the ISPR directorate, Admiral Zakaullah noted to media that "Pakistan forces are prepared for any critical situation." Answering the question of Indian Army's further capabilities, Admiral Zakaullah said that Pakistan was not concerned due to New Delhi's ground capability as it had the ability to defend itself from against any aggression.'Pakistan Navy able to repel border attack http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=83504 8 February 2013 GEO TV 12 January 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130330135437/http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=83504 30 March 2013 'Pak Navy able to repel border attack' https://www.thenews.com.pk/article-83504--Pak-Navy-able-to-repel-border-attack The News International 8 February 2013 In August, protestors in Muzaffarabad of Azad Kashmir protested against India's attacks during which they chanted anti-India and pro-Kashmir slogans.http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data/international/2013/August/international_August266.xml&section=international LoC tension simmers as India shelling kills civilian In the aftermath of the August incidents, Pakistan considered withdrawing diplomatic staff from its High Commission in New Delhi and redeploying troops positioned on the Afghan border towards the Line of Control.ANI https://news.yahoo.com/pak-mulls-withdrawing-diplomats-redeploy-troops-eastern-border-060234851.html Pak mulls withdrawing diplomats, redeploy troops on eastern border amid escalating tensions with India News.yahoo.com 12 August 2013 24 August 2013 The Provincial Assembly of Punjab passed a unanimous resolution against India's violations of the LoC and expressed concern over the killing of Pakistani soldiers and civilians, in addition to calling on the federal government to raise the issue at international forums.https://www.oneindia.com/2013/08/13/pak-punjab-assembly-resolution-against-indias-alleged-loc-violation-1282146.html Pak Punjab Assembly passes resolution against India's LoC 'violation' Oneindia 13 August 2013 24 August 2013 The Parliament of Pakistan adopted a unanimous resolution similarly condemning the incidents and demanded the Pakistan government to take up the issue with India in a "forceful but prudent manner".https://www.nation.com.pk/14-Aug-2013/na-condemns-indian-firing-along-loc NA condemns Indian firing along LoC 14 August 2013 Nation.com.pk 24 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130814141831/http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/national/14-Aug-2013/na-condemns-indian-firing-along-loc 14 August 2013 live Pakistan has also temporarily abandoned talks on the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan–Pakistan–India pipeline with India.Tension with New Delhi: Pakistan refuses to take part in talks on TAPI pipeline International reactions France – French Ambassador to India François Richier condemned the killing of the Indian soldiers, and termed it as an "additional element of atrocity".LoC deaths: France condemns killings https://www.firstpost.com/world/loc-deaths-france-condemns-killings-592392.html 19 January 2013 PTI Chennai Firstpost Organisation of the Islamic Conference – The Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) during a joint statement at its 12th summit in Cairo expressed concern over ceasefire violations along the LoC and welcomed Pakistan's proposal to hold an investigation into the incidents through the United Nations Military Observer Group for India and Pakistan.India must allow fact-finding mission in Kashmir: OIC People's Republic of China – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said: "As a neighbour and friend of both India and Pakistan, we sincerely hope that the two countries properly and calmly resolve the dispute through dialogue and consultation, so as to maintain peace and stability in South Asia." He further said "India and Pakistan are important countries in South Asia"LoC tensions for India, Pakistan to resolve: China https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/loc-tensions-for-india-pakistan-to-resolve-china/article4298662.ece The Hindu 16 January 2013 Chennai, India Ananth Krishnan 11 January 2013 United States – United States State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said that the United States was urging India and Pakistan to "de-escalate" after the recent clashes and continue high-level consultations to work through their differences. Effect on India-Pakistan relations Due to the tensions building between the two nations and as a sign of protest, the Indian Government on 15 January decided to send back the Pakistani hockey players who were in India to participate in the Hockey India League.Hockey loses to Indo-Pak row: All 9 Pakistani players taking part in HIL to return home 15 January 2013 https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/1st-hockey-india-league-2013/story/hockey-india-pakistani-players-to-be-sent-back-hil-franchises-loc-tension-151725-2013-01-14 India Today 16 January 2013 The Indian government has put on hold a plan to issue visas to Pakistani senior citizens on arrival in India. Though the government sources initially mentioned that the agreement was delayed, a senior home ministry official said that the deal was put on hold for some time.India-Pak visa agreement put on hold http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/India-Pak-visa-agreement-put-on-hold/Article1-989985.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130116030939/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/India-Pak-visa-agreement-put-on-hold/Article1-989985.aspx dead 16 January 2013 Hindustan Times 16 January 2013 After a brief phone conversation between Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Vinod Bhatia and his Pakistani counterpart Major General Ashfaq Nadeem, an Indian spokesman told that the Indian Army has reached an understanding with Pakistan to de-escalate the situation. Pakistan's DGMO conveyed that his troops had been ordered to observe the ceasefire at the LoC strictly and exercise restraint.DGMOs agree to cool tempers along LoC https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dgmos-agree-to-cool-tempers-along-loc/article4313203.ece The Hindu 19 January 2013 Chennai, India Vinay Kumar 16 January 2013Indo-Pak DGMOs agree not to escalate tension http://www.timesnow.tv/Indo-Pak-DGMOs-agree-not-to-escalate-tension-/articleshow/4419056.cms Times Now 19 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130120013030/http://www.timesnow.tv/Indo-Pak-DGMOs-agree-not-to-escalate-tension-/articleshow/4419056.cms 20 January 2013 deadIndia, Pakistan agree to reduce border tensions: army 16 January 2013 https://www.livemint.com/Politics/5dVgs075OyVDNXItHLvvsJ/India-Pakistan-agree-to-reduce-border-tensions-army.html Live Mint 16 January 2013 Media coverage India Media of India Aman ki Asha In the backdrop of the border incident, Indian television news anchors questioned the peace process and cultural and sporting ties between India and Pakistan. The Indian government spoke of the "barbaric and inhuman mutilation" of the corpses and denounced the "ghastly" and "dastardly" act. Saikat Datta for the Daily News and Analysis suggested that Indian army units in the Uri sector could have provoked the incident.Datta Saikat DNA exclusive: Uri commander's forceful retaliation led to beheadings? https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_dna-exclusive-uri-commanders-forceful-retaliation-led-to-beheadings_1787448 DNA 10 January 2013 Pakistan Media of Pakistan Aman ki Asha Television in Pakistan News channels in Pakistan Ali Ahmed, a freelance journalist who writes for the Express Tribune, wrote that media coverage in Pakistan was not very extensive was partially due to focus being diverted to Pakistan's upcoming general elections – which was only weeks away – and the fallout of the War in North-West Pakistan.Ahmed Ali Dear Indian media, please stop spreading hate http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/15573/dear-indian-media-please-stop-spreading-hate/ Express Tribune 10 January 2013 See also Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts Kashmir conflict 2011 India–Pakistan border shooting 2014 India–Pakistan border skirmishes 2016 India–Pakistan military confrontation References 2 34.5000 N 76.0000 E source:wikidata title Category:2013 conflicts Category:2013 in India Category:2013 in Pakistan Category:21st century in Azad Kashmir Category:2010s in Jammu and Kashmir Category:Military operations of the Kashmir conflict Category:Indian–Pakistani border conflicts Category:Border incidents Category:January 2013 in India Category:February 2013 in India Category:June 2013 in India Category:July 2013 in India Category:August 2013 in India Category:September 2013 in India Category:October 2013 in India Category:January 2013 in Pakistan Category:February 2013 in Pakistan Category:June 2013 in Pakistan Category:July 2013 in Pakistan Category:August 2013 in Pakistan Category:September 2013 in Pakistan Category:October 2013 in Pakistan Category:2013 controversies Category:Controversies in India Category:Controversies in Pakistan