Muzaffrabad: On another night of devastation along the control line (LOC), the Indian troops resorted to an intense artillery bombardment beyond midnight on Saturday and continued to shoot at intervals until noon, leaving 13 martyred civilians, including a three -year -old girl, and more than 55 others injured Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Ajk).
According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the last victims increased the number of deaths to 30 since the attacks of Indian missiles attacked two cities in AJK, followed by heavy and indiscriminate bombardments in several border areas.
The authorities said the bombing intensified after Fajr prayers, pointing to the civilian population with heavy weapons, causing massive damage.
In the district of Poonch, three people were killed in the town of Chaffar de Abraspur Tehsil. The victims were identified as Arenseha, 26, his three -year -old daughter Hadia and Rehman, 60.
Three -year -old girl between 13 martyrias in Azad Jammu and Kashmir
In Kotli, Robila Javed, 35, was martyred in the town of Bandli in Khuirathta Tehsil. In addition, Kaneez Begum, 50, was martyred in the Thalla Laat neighborhood, while Muhamad Fazil, 70, was martyred in the town of Seri Tangar of Nakyal Tehsil.
Four men and two women suffered wounds in the district.
In Neelum Valley, Ali Ahmed Butt, 20, lost his life in Bugna Village. Three men and two women were injured in the valley.
Although no deaths were reported in Jhelum Valley, three men and a child were injured in different areas. In the district of Haveli, four people, including a child, suffered wounds.
However, the heaviest toll was reported by Barnala Tehsil in Bhimber, where six people identified as Muhammad Junaid, 18; Allah Log, 65; Mrs. Shahmeen, 50; Nabeel, 15; Moon Shah, 18; And his brother Aitraz Shah, 13 was martyred and another 16, including five women and a child, were injured.
The Indian troops still fiddled fiercely artillery in Barnala, Moyel, Kot Jaimal, Watala, Nandpur and Thub after the high fire, confirmed a police officer.
An administration official independently confirmed the bombardment in progress, also requested anonymity.
In Neelum Valley, skepticism rose to the announcement of Alto El Fuego, with many residents citing “the treacherous history of the Indian side.”
Posted in Dawn, May 11, 2025
