Three Civilians Killed in Pakistan’s Cross-Border Shelling
In the early hours of May 7, three civilians lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir as Pakistani military forces opened indiscriminate fire across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB). The unprovoked shelling targeted civilian settlements and marked one of the most intense cross-border escalations in recent months.
“Three civilians, including one child, were killed in indiscriminate firing by Pakistan military across the LoC and IB.”
This latest round of shelling comes amid rising tensions following India’s launch of Operation Sindoor, a precision military campaign targeting terrorist infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. According to army sources, the Pakistani side used artillery guns in the early morning attack, striking villages and civilian dwellings without any prior provocation.
The Indian Army responded swiftly and effectively, returning fire to suppress Pakistani positions. Defense officials emphasized that the response was both proportionate and necessary to safeguard civilian lives and national integrity.
Rising Civilian Casualties Amid Escalation
The three individuals who died included a child and two adults, all residents of border villages caught in the line of fire. Several others were injured and have been evacuated to nearby hospitals for treatment. Houses were damaged in multiple locations along the LoC, prompting panic among villagers and the urgent relocation of many families to safer areas.
The broader context of this attack lies in the fallout from India’s retaliatory operation after the Pahalgam terror massacre, which had claimed the lives of 26 Indian civilians. Operation Sindoor was seen as a targeted and restrained military action aimed at dismantling terror camps run by groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
International Concerns Over Border Tensions
The international community has expressed concern over the rising hostilities between the two nuclear-armed nations. There are growing calls for de-escalation and renewed diplomatic engagement to prevent further civilian casualties and regional instability. The United Nations and several major global powers have urged both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could spiral into a broader conflict.
Meanwhile, Indian authorities have stepped up security across border states, and the Army remains on high alert to thwart further provocations. For border residents, however, the fear of shelling and displacement looms large once again, raising fresh questions about the sustainability of peace along the Lo
