Conflict traps Kashmiris in fear..Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – In the hill town of Poonch, near the Line of Control (LoC), homes lie in ruins—marked by blood, rubble, and grief. Since May 7, at least 11 people have been killed in Pakistani shelling across Indian-administered Kashmir, following India’s retaliatory missile strikes on Pakistani territory.
The Indian military launched its most extensive strikes since the 1971 war in response to an April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 Indian tourists. India claims its missiles hit “terror bases” in Pakistan’s Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan denies harboring militants, saying instead that 31 civilians were killed.
Conflict traps Kashmiris in fear : Deadliest Shelling in Decades Forces Exodus from Poonch, Rajouri.
Conflict traps Kashmiris in fear.This cross-border violence is the worst in over 40 years. Intense shelling in the Poonch and Rajouri districts has left a trail of destruction. Victims include children, shopkeepers, and homemakers. In villages like Shahpur and Krishna Ghati, residents fled under heavy bombardment.as violence between India and Pakistan escalates.
“This was a night of terror,” said Rameez Choudhary, a resident of Poonch.
Verified videos show the horrifying aftermath of blasts—children torn apart. Another local, in anguish, said:
“We don’t want war,” as anger grows over the slow pace of evacuations.
Anticipation of further attacks fear Spreads as Civilians Brace for Escalation.
Conflict traps Kashmiris in fear.Reports claim three Indian jets were shot down by Pakistan, although India has not confirmed any losses. Panic grips the region: locals are hoarding food and fuel, schools have turned into relief centers, and makeshift bunkers are being dug in.
In Islamabad and Uri, homes have been torched, roofs blown away, and entire families displaced.My daughters are scared. They ask if they will be killed,” said Mushtaq Ahmad, a cab driver who fled with his family.
Experts warn that this escalation is more severe than the 1999 Kargil War or the 2019 Balakot strikes. While India insists it is acting responsibly, Pakistan accuses it of pushing the region toward war.
The 2003 ceasefire, which was renewed in 2021, now seems to have collapsed.
Conflict traps Kashmiris in fear.Kashmiris, caught between two nuclear powers, are paying the highest price.Kashmiris endure terror as clashes intensify.
