💥 Escalating Violence at India-Pakistan Border Leaves Civilians in Crossfire
India has accused neighboring Pakistan of violating ceasefire agreements after reporting 14 fatalities—13 civilians and 1 soldier—along the contested border this week. The deaths occurred amid a dramatic spike in tensions following recent military action by Indian forces.
🕊️ What Happened?
Indian officials said civilian casualties in Poonch, a town near the de facto border known as the Line of Control (LoC), resulted from heavy shelling by Pakistani troops starting Wednesday. At least 59 residents were injured, with families displaced as homes and markets bore the brunt of the attacks.
⚔️ Rising Stakes
A spokesperson for India’s Foreign Ministry called the violence 'a grave breach of peace,' while Pakistan has yet to issue an official response. Local media reports suggest retaliatory strikes occurred after India conducted what it called 'preemptive operations' earlier this week.
🌍 Global Eyes on the Region
The latest flare-up adds strain to India-Pakistan relations, which have historically been fraught over territorial disputes like Kashmir. Analysts warn that continued clashes could destabilize regional security, impacting trade and diplomatic ties.
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