India Retaliates to Pakistan's Shelling, Three Civilians Killed

Three civilians killed, nine injured in Pakistan shelling across the Line of Control and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir. Indian Army retaliates in equal measure. The shelling was reportedly indiscriminate and forced people to take refuge in underground bunkers. Authorities ordered schools and educational institutions in five border districts to remain closed on Wednesday.

Jammu and Kashmir has once again been the epicenter of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, with reports of three civilians killed and nine injured in shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in the region. The shelling, described as indiscriminate, forced residents to seek refuge in underground bunkers.

The Indian Army responded in equal measure, retaliating to the unprovoked firing from Pakistani positions. This latest incident marks the continuation of a series of escalations along the LoC and IB, with Pakistan resuming unprovoked firing for the seventh consecutive day [1].

The shelling has caused significant disruption, with authorities ordering schools and educational institutions in five border districts to remain closed on Wednesday. The move is aimed at ensuring the safety of students and staff amidst the heightened security situation.

The recent shelling comes in the wake of a terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, including 25 tourists and a local resident. The attack was sponsored and aided by Pakistan-based terrorist groups, leading to a strong response from the Indian government [2].

The ongoing tensions have raised concerns about the possibility of further escalation. Border residents have started preparing for any eventuality, with some schools initiating self-defense training for students. The situation remains tense, with the region bracing for potential conflict.

References:
[1] https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/pakistan-resorts-to-unprovoked-firing-on-indian-positions-along-line-of-control-in-jammu-kashmir-for-7th-consecutive-day
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/pakistan-violates-international-border-loc-ceasefire-for-eighth-night-indian-forces-retaliate/articleshow/120831889.cms