The tranquility along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir is shattering under a relentless barrage of gunfire, fueling fears of a deeper conflict. Following an attack by militants in Pahalgam, India has accused Pakistan of launching a large-scale operation dubbed “Operation Sindoor,” claiming that over a hundred lives have been lost in the violence. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh made this assertion during a nationwide all-party meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.
Amidst the ongoing exchanges of fire across the control line, an Indian soldier lost his life. Named Dinesh Kumar Sharma, he was a resident of Haryana and was killed in the Poonch sector of Jammu. The tragic news was confirmed by multiple news outlets including CNN and NDTV, which reported that Pakistani forces had once again opened fire along the border regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
Sources indicate that Pakistani soldiers conducted unprovoked shelling across sectors such as Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, and Akhnoor, using small arms and artillery. This intense exchange has persisted for fourteen days, drawing international concern over alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement.
The Indian military issued a statement revealing that between the night of May 7 and early May 8, at least 13 individuals had been killed in the clashes. Among the casualties are four children and one Indian soldier. Responding to the ongoing hostilities, Pakistani forces reportedly launched mortar and artillery barrages in retaliation for “Operation Sindoor.”
The sustained barrage has triggered panic in neighboring border villages. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of residents to safer locations as security forces remain on high alert. The tense situation underscores the fragile stability in the region, with both sides on edge as the cycle of violence shows no signs of abating.
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