India has responded sharply after reports that Pakistan deployed around 250 Chinese-made SH-15 artillery systems along the border. New Delhi said it would take all necessary steps to defend itself and protect its national interests as concerns grow over the military buildup.

The reported deployment has added a new layer to already strained India-Pakistan relations. The presence of Chinese-supplied howitzers near the border is likely to be seen in India as a significant security issue, especially given the long history of tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Alongside its reaction to the artillery deployment, India also criticized recent elections held in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. That criticism suggests the latest dispute is not limited to military developments, but is tied to broader political and territorial disagreements that continue to shape ties between the two countries.

With Pakistan's reported use of Chinese SH-15 systems now in focus, attention is turning to how both sides manage the fallout. For India, the message has been clear: any move affecting its security will be met with measures aimed at safeguarding its borders and strategic interests.