In a continued effort to maintain stability along the Line of Control (LoC), the Indian and Pakistani Armies convened a brigade commander-level flag meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. The meeting, held at the Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point, focused on border management and other routine military concerns. According to defence officials, this marks the second such meeting between the two sides this month.

Routine Engagement Amid Heightened Tensions

A Defence Spokesperson confirmed the meeting, stating, “The flag meetings are routine LoC and border management process in accordance with DGMO’s understanding between both sides.” These engagements are part of long-standing mechanisms put in place to ensure communication and manage tensions between the two countries.

The April 10 meeting was led by brigadier-level officers from both armies and aimed to address operational matters along the LoC. Sources revealed that the Indian Army used the opportunity to raise serious concerns regarding infiltration attempts, ceasefire violations, and recent incidents involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs). A formal protest was lodged with the Pakistani side in response to these incidents.

A Series of Engagements and Violations

This latest meeting follows another brigade-level flag meeting that took place on April 2, 2025, also at the Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point. That 75-minute interaction highlighted the importance of sustaining peace and stability along the LoC.

The background to these meetings includes several ceasefire violations attributed to Pakistani forces. On April 1, Pakistani troops reportedly opened unprovoked fire following a landmine explosion near the LoC in the Poonch district. Just over a month earlier, on February 13, Pakistani troops again violated the ceasefire by firing on Indian positions in the same region. The Indian Army responded firmly to these provocations.

The Krishna Ghati sector also witnessed tensions when, on February 11, two Indian Army personnel, including a captain, lost their lives in an IED blast triggered by suspected terrorists near the LoC in Jammu’s Akhnoor sector. The next day’s ceasefire violation by Pakistan came amid heightened alert and security concerns.

Historical Context and Diplomatic Undertones

These meetings take place within the framework of a ceasefire agreement that India and Pakistan reaffirmed on February 25, 2021. Since then, violations along the LoC have been relatively infrequent. However, the recent resurgence in incidents suggests the need for continued dialogue and vigilance.

Observers also believe that ongoing backchannel diplomacy may be playing a role in ensuring both nations remain engaged at the military and diplomatic levels. While the border remains volatile, efforts to maintain a functional communication line indicate mutual interest in preventing escalation.

Maintaining Stability Through Dialogue

The latest flag meeting between India and Pakistan is part of routine military engagement mechanisms intended to manage tensions and ensure transparency along the LoC. With multiple incidents of ceasefire violations and infiltration attempts in recent months, such dialogues are critical in de-escalating potential conflict and reinforcing mutual commitments made under the ceasefire agreement. As both sides continue to face challenges along the border, sustained communication at the ground level remains an essential tool for preserving peace in the region.