Tensions flared along the de facto India-Pakistan border this week as India’s government reported that Pakistani forces opened fire, killing 13 civilians since Wednesday. Officials described these incidents as “ceasefire violations” amid a surge in violence sparked by recent Indian strikes.
All civilian casualties occurred in the town of Poonch, where 59 residents were injured during the shelling. Local hospitals have been treating a wave of patients, underscoring the human toll of the cross-border exchange.
The Indian Army confirmed that one soldier died in Poonch on Wednesday, bringing the total Indian death toll to 14. This deadly cycle highlights the fragility of the ceasefire and the urgent need for diplomatic de-escalation.
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India says 13 civilians killed by Pakistani fire since Wednesday
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