The situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir remains tense after Pakistani forces carried out heavy cross-border shelling on the night of May 6–7, killing six civilians and injuring 34 others, officials said.
The shelling took place in multiple areas of Poonch, Rajouri, and north Kashmir, prompting a strong response from the Indian Army.
Among the victims was a woman in Mankote, whose house was struck by a mortar shell. Her 13-year-old daughter was injured in the same attack. Officials confirmed that three other civilians also died due to indiscriminate firing, while others suffered injuries in sectors like Krishna Ghati, Shahpur, Laam, Manjakote, Gambeer Brahmana, Uri, and Karnah.
“Pakistan again violates the Ceasefire Agreement by firing artillery in Bhimber Gali in Poonch-Rajouri area. Indian Army is responding appropriately in a calibrated manner,” said the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) in a post on X.
The ceasefire violations follow India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, in which the Indian Armed Forces carried out missile strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), including areas like Bahawalpur, a known Jaish-e-Mohammed hub.
The Indian government said the strikes were measured and focused, and did not target Pakistani military facilities, but were aimed at destroying infrastructure used to plan the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, on April 22.
As a precaution, authorities have closed all educational institutions in the border districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri, and Poonch.
“In view of the prevailing situation, all schools, colleges and educational institutions in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch will remain closed today,” said Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar.
Residents in the affected areas have taken shelter in underground bunkers due to the ongoing shelling. Officials say this is now the 13th consecutive night of firing along the borders since the escalation began after the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India in April.
Meanwhile, reports have also emerged of a powerful explosion in Ramban’s Panthiyal subdivision, though the cause is yet to be confirmed.
