Pakistan Shells Poonch District Villages
On May 7, 2025, the Pakistan Army launched a deadly cross-border shelling in the Poonch Town of Jammu and Kashmir, killing 12 civilians. And injuring 57 others. This unprovoked attack targeted non military areas, causing fear and destruction.
Children's and Women Among Dead
The victims included 4 children and 3 women, hit by mortar fire while inside their homes. Locals say the shelling started early morning, forcing countless to flee into near forest lands for safety.
Gurdwara Damaged in Attack
A famous Gurdwara in Poonch was hit by a Pakistani mortar, causing heavy damage. This has initiated outrage across the country, especially among the Sikh community.
India Retaliates explosively
Indian Army responded with heavy fire at Pakistan Army posts across the Line of Control (LOC). Military authority confirm other enemy bunkers were destroyed in the counterattack.
Operation Sindoor Link Suspected
Defense specialists believe this attack is retaliation for Operation Sindoor, India’s latest airstrike on terrorist camps in PoK, which killed over 70 terrorists linked to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Border townlets Suffer Heavy Loss
Houses, educational institutions, and shops in Balakote and Mendhar sectors were damaged. Electricity lines and roads were destroyed, cutting off several border small towns from necessary supplies.
Army on High Alert
The Indian Army and BSF are on high alert. supplementary forces have been implemented along the LOC, and night surveillance has been increased to help additional infiltration.
Search Ops Launched
Indian forces launched a massive search operation in Poonch forest lands, where they set up IEDs, arms, and wireless sets hidden in a tunnels-pointing terror sleeper cells may be active close by.
Political commination
Indian leaders criticize the Pakistan shelling, calling it a war crime. Defense Minister specified, "India will respond with full force if civilians are targeted again."
Relief and Liberation Ongoing
The Red Cross, local police, and military medical groups are working to treat the wounded and relocate people from the danger zones.
Public Outrage Grows
Social media is flushed with hashtags like
- #PoonchAttack,#PakistanTerror, and #IndiaWillStrikeBack. Indian Citizens are demanding a strong military feedback.
World Calls for Peace
The UN and US condemned the attack and prompted both nations to avoid intensifying. still, diplomatic addresses remain tense as India prepares for any future aggression.
What is Operation Sindoor?
Operation Sindoor is the name given to India’s counter-terrorism military operation launched on May 7, 2025, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that passed in last month April 2025. The Indian Air Force (IAF), with support from intelligence agencies and the Indian Army, executed perfection airstrikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan- occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Kashmir Militancy Update | Islamic Terrorism in India
On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in Pahalgam claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including Hindu pilgrims and Nepali citizens. The attack was carried out by Pakistan-backed terrorists using assault rifles, reportedly M4 carbines and AK- 47s. This horrible act of religious violence led to a civil roar, urging the Indian government to initiate a decisive military response.
How Operation Sindoor Was Planned, Indian Defense Strategy, Airstrike Execution Timeline
In a coordinated move, India launched Operation Sindoor, a strategic service strike targeting nine terror locales in Pakistan and PoK. The operation lasted 25 to 30 minutes, involving Rafale jets, scalp missiles, AASM Hammer bombs, and loitering munitions. The targets included training camps of Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and other terror outfits in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Muzaffarabad.
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