Seven civilians were killed and twenty-eight others injured after heavy shelling was reported across various parts of Poonch district since Tuesday night.
The victims include minors, middle-aged residents, and elderly individuals, highlighting the broad civilian toll of the incident.
Hospital records available with The Kashmiriyat confirmed that among those killed were 14-year-old Ayan and 12-year-old Aruba, both residents of Kalaani. Also among the deceased were Rameez Khan, aged 50, and Qazi Mohammad Iqbal, aged 40, from Mudrsa. In Poonch town, Amrik Singh of Ward No. 10 and Ranjeet Singh from the Syndicate area also lost their lives. The seventh victim, Balvinder Kour, aged 33, hailed from Mankote.
All succumbed to their injuries following the intense shelling that occurred during the night.
The injured include a wide range of civilians from different areas of the district. Elderly men such as Mohammad Sadeeq, aged 65, and middle-aged residents like Mukhtar Ahmed, Sunaira Koser, and Mohammad Farooq are among those wounded. Several children, including Hassan Nissar aged 7, Bilal Abass aged 8, and Mohammad Ajaz aged 10, are also undergoing treatment, reflecting the scale of impact on local families. The injured are from regions such as Mendhar, Kamsar, Khari Karmara, Kalaban, Qazi Mohra, and urban parts of Poonch.
Medical authorities confirmed to The Kashmiriyat that none of the patients have been referred to hospitals outside the district so far.
However, the condition of several remains critical, and medical care is being provided at multiple local health facilities.
Officials say the full extent of damage is still being assessed, and an investigation has been initiated to determine the circumstances surrounding the shelling.
The incident came hours after India carried out Operation Sindoor, a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror sites across Pakistan
The strikes were conducted in response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, including one Nepali citizen.
Authorities have stated that Operation Sindoor was carefully calibrated to avoid escalation, and no Pakistani military sites were targeted.
The latest shelling in Poonch has added to tensions in the border region, with local residents expressing fear and uncertainty.
Officials have urged the public to remain calm and follow advisories as the situation continues to develop.
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