In a tragic escalation of hostilities, unprovoked Indian shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) has claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including the seven-year-old son of a serving Pakistan Army officer. The brutal assault, which occurred overnight between May 6 and 7, has left the entire nation grieving.
According to security sources, the Indian Army launched coordinated attacks on six civilian-populated areas in AJK, resulting in widespread devastation. Among the martyrs was Arzuta Abbas, the young son of Lieutenant Colonel Zaheer, who was killed when Indian artillery indiscriminately targeted residential zones under the cover of darkness.
“The deliberate targeting of unarmed civilians, particularly children, marks a new low in Indian military conduct and reflects sheer cowardice,” security officials stated. “The Pakistani nation stands united in sorrow and rage over this heinous act of aggression.”
In response, the Pakistan Armed Forces have launched precise and forceful retaliatory strikes, inflicting significant damage on enemy positions. Officials confirmed that Pakistan’s response will continue with full resolve. “Every innocent life lost strengthens our determination. The blood of our martyrs will not go unanswered,” a senior military source said.
The attack has sparked widespread condemnation across Pakistan, with public anger mounting over India’s repeated violations of international law and disregard for humanitarian principles. The targeting of children, in particular, has been denounced as an unforgivable act of barbarity.
This latest episode follows a troubling pattern of Indian escalation along the LoC and raises serious concerns for regional peace and stability. Pakistan has urged the international community to take immediate notice of India’s belligerence and hold it accountable for its crimes against civilians.
As the nation mourns, the resolve to defend every inch of Pakistani soil remains unshaken. The armed forces reaffirm their commitment to protecting the people of Pakistan and ensuring that justice is delivered—swiftly and decisively.
