India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight fighting in disputed Kashmir region
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An overnight resurgence of fighting in Kashmir, following a ceasefire agreement aimed at easing tensions between India and Pakistan, highlights the fragility of the situation. Despite the truce, both sides reported heavy artillery fire shortly after announcing the ceasefire. Eyewitness accounts describe chaos and trauma among civilians, emphasizing their fears of ongoing conflict. While U.S. President Trump announced the ceasefire, the lack of public acknowledgment from India regarding international involvement raises questions about the depth of the agreement and its implementation.
Most people ran as shells were being fired," said college student Sosan Zehra who returned home Sunday. "It was completely chaotic.
We were happy about the announcement but, once again, the situation feels uncertain," said Mohammad Zahid, a resident of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.
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