Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan over Kashmir as India accused Pakistan of a terrorist attack, leading to military strikes at dawn. Residents of border villages prepared for conflict, witnessing explosions and chaos as artillery strikes occurred. The first strikes caught civilians off guard, resulting in casualties and widespread panic. Many families evacuated, fearful of further escalation. The overnight violence highlighted the region's fragility, with ongoing fears prompting officials to advise against returning home even after shelling ceased. The situation remains tense as both sides engage along the Line of Control.
In the village of Wuyen, locals reported that an object, suspected to be an aircraft, had fallen from the sky.
Heavy firing between Indian and Pakistan forces quickly began along the de facto border in Kashmir, known as the Line of Control (LoC), killing at least three Indian civilians.
Our entire area was thrown into chaos when multiple artillery shells struck, said Waheed Ahmad, a Chowkibal resident.
Although the shelling stopped by morning, people remain fearful, and officials have warned against returning home yet.
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