New Delhi:
It was around 2 o’clock when Pakistan’s heavy firing and the second straight day were hitting civilian houses near the border areas in Jammu and Kashmir. In a village, located about 60 kilometers from the Line of Control (LOC) in the Kupwara region, a house was destroyed, with later a serious picture. Fortunately, Ishfaq and his family had already moved to a safe area that evening.
“The attack took place around 2 o’clock in the morning. We were not here when the shelling collided with our house, as I decided to move my family to a safe area a few hours ago. There is a lot of damage … but we are not afraid. We are proud Indians first, proud Kashmiris. We will not be afraid of it. We will stand again and get up again.
The firing broke the windows of the house and fragmented the walls of the concrete. A large amount of debris was seen lying around from the pellet-affected walls because the owners of the house were standing inside.
“This is very unfortunate. What happened in Pahalgam is very embarrassing,” said Ishfaq.
Ishfaq’s father told NDTV, “My son forced us to move. We were hesitant, but they forced us. We went in the evening, and the attack took place in the night.”
Pahalgam terrorist attack and continuous Firing by Pakistan The residents across the LoC have taken back to a stressful atmosphere filled with anxiety, fear and uncertainty. Thousands of civilians living next to LoC have lost their family members during the previous escape. As many locals have fled in temporary shelters after India proceeded after Operation Sindoor between the two countries.
In some villages, local people have also made ‘Bunkers‘Where they can hide for safety during heavy bullets.
India has repeated two waves of drone and missile attacks by Pakistan, targeting Indian military establishments in Jammu, Kashmir, Rajasthan and Punjab. Operation Sindoor of India began late on 7 May for the first time after ending nine terrorist camps – and then on 8 May.
Operation Sindoor was performed on 22 April to avenge the Pahgam terror attack. According to government sources, the attack was more than a military reaction and was synchronized to avoid detection and damage. In response, Pakistan resorted to ‘arbitrary and indiscriminate firing’ and at least 16 civilians died in Jammu and Kashmir, firing artillery at ROL.
