12 Civilians and a Soldier Killed
Just a day after India unleashed a precision counter-terror operation dubbed Operation Sindoor, the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir erupted in violence as Pakistan launched intense artillery and mortar fire on civilian areas, killing 13 people, including four children and an Indian Army soldier.
12 Civilians and a Soldier Killed
The barrage of unprovoked cross-border shelling by Pakistan marks the 14th consecutive day of ceasefire violations. Indian Army officials confirmed that heavy fire was exchanged across sectors opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, and Akhnoor during the night of May 7-8. “The Indian Army responded proportionately,” an official statement read.
12 Civilians and a Soldier Killed
The escalation follows Operation Sindoor, India’s targeted military strike early Wednesday morning in retaliation for the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives, including that of a Nepali tourist. Between 1:05 and 1:30 am, Indian forces launched 24 precision missile strikes on nine terror camps affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen, deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes reportedly eliminated 70 terrorists and injured another 60.
12 Civilians and a Soldier Killed
India’s Ministry of Defence emphasized that the operation was “focused, measured, and non-escalatory.” A statement clarified, “No Pakistani military infrastructure was targeted. The objective was to neutralize the perpetrators of the Pahalgam massacre.”
12 Civilians and a Soldier Killed
In a devastating response, Pakistani forces shelled forward Indian villages along the LoC with unprecedented intensity, leading to the deaths of several civilians and Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar Sharma from Haryana. Chief Minister Nayab Saini paid tribute, calling Sharma’s sacrifice “unforgettable” and saluting his bravery on social media.
12 Civilians and a Soldier Killed
Tensions have been simmering since April 22, when terrorists stormed Baisaran Valley, a scenic tourist destination dubbed “Mini Switzerland” and opened fire on innocent tourists. The wide, open terrain left little room for escape, turning a serene hilltop into a site of chaos and carnage. The Pahalgam attack is now considered one of the deadliest since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
12 Civilians and a Soldier Killed
Further straining diplomatic ties, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty shortly after the Pahalgam tragedy. Since April 24, Pakistan has intensified cross-border violations, fuelling fears of broader military escalation.
