10 Civilians Killed In Firing, Artillery Shelling By Pakistan Across Line Of Control

In a surge of violence along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, three civilians were killed due to firing and artillery shelling by Pakistani forces, according to the Indian Army. The attacks, which occurred overnight between May 6 and 7, 2025, targeted areas opposite the international boundary and the LoC, prompting a measured response from Indian troops.

The Indian Army reported that Pakistani forces initiated unprovoked firing, including heavy artillery barrages, in a breach of the ceasefire agreement. The shelling struck civilian areas, resulting in the tragic loss of three lives. In response, Indian forces engaged in proportionate retaliation to counter the aggression, as confirmed by military officials.

Social media posts from news outlets, including echoed the army’s account, highlighting the civilian casualties and the ongoing exchange of fire. These reports underscored the intensity of the overnight clashes and the Indian Army’s efforts to respond in a calibrated manner.

The violence follows India’s Operation Sindoor, a series of precision strikes launched earlier on May 7 against terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation was a response to the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 civilian lives. Indian authorities have stated that the strikes were designed to be non-escalatory, avoiding Pakistani military or civilian infrastructure.
As tensions persist along the LoC, the international community continues to monitor the situation, with the United Nations urging restraint to prevent further escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.