LoC Horror: Pakistan Army’s Heavy Shelling Kills Seven Civilians, Leaves Dozens Wounded

In what is being described as one of the deadliest ceasefire violations in recent months, seven Indian civilians lost their lives and 38 others were wounded following intense shelling by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC). The attack, which targeted several civilian hamlets in the Uri and Tangdhar sectors, marks a significant escalation in border tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Eyewitnesses reported terrifying scenes of mortar shells raining down on homes, markets, and schools just as the morning routines were beginning. “It was like a warzone,” said Farooq Ahmed, a school teacher whose home was partially destroyed in the blast. “We had no warning—just a loud explosion, and then smoke everywhere. My neighbors were screaming for help.”

The shelling resulted in the immediate deaths of four men and three women, with numerous others injured by shrapnel and collapsing debris. Rescue operations were hampered by ongoing fire, and several medical teams had to be escorted by the Indian Army to reach the worst-hit zones.

District hospitals in the region were overwhelmed by the influx of patients, prompting emergency transfers to Srinagar for advanced treatment. State authorities have announced compensation for the families of the deceased and promised to expedite relief for those who lost homes and livestock.

In a strongly worded statement, India’s Ministry of Defence said the attack was a “deliberate and cowardly act aimed at terrorizing border civilians.” The Indian Army has reportedly responded by targeting Pakistani bunkers and observation posts, though official details of the counteraction have not yet been released.

The timing of the shelling is also being closely scrutinized, coming just weeks before critical diplomatic engagements between the two countries were expected to resume. Analysts now fear those talks may be suspended indefinitely in the wake of the attack.

International reaction has been swift. The United Nations issued a statement urging “maximum restraint” and calling on both sides to abide by the ceasefire agreement. However, Indian officials have emphasized that a mere call for peace cannot substitute accountability. “This was not an accident. It was a deliberate escalation that cost innocent lives,” said a senior official from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Back in the border villages, fear is quickly turning into anger. Community leaders are demanding better protection, more robust shelters, and early warning systems to avoid future tragedies. For the residents of these areas, peace remains a distant hope, overshadowed by the looming threat of violence from across the border.