Video Shows Damages Caused in Gurudwara in J&K as Pak Fires at LoC
In a shocking incident, a video has emerged showing the damages caused at Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district after Pakistan opened fire at the Line of Control (LoC). The video, shared by ANI, shows the windows of the Gurudwara broken, and glasses shattered. The incident has left the nation in shock, with at least 15 civilians killed and 43 injured in the shelling and firing by Pakistan.
The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows the extent of the damage caused to the Gurudwara, a sacred place of worship for the Sikh community. The Gurudwara, located in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, is a prominent place of worship for the Sikh community in the region.
According to reports, Pakistan had opened fire at the LoC on Wednesday, targeting Indian positions in Poonch district. The firing, which began at around 2:30 pm, continued for several hours, causing widespread damage and casualties. The Indian Army retaliated strongly to the Pakistani firing, and the situation is now under control.
The Punjab government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased, and Rs 1 lakh to those injured. The government has also ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident to determine the cause and extent of the damage.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with politicians and citizens from across the country expressing their shock and disgust at the attack on the Gurudwara. The attack has been strongly condemned by the Indian government, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar calling it a “despicable” act.
“This is a despicable act,” Jaishankar tweeted. “We condemn it strongly. We will not be deterred by such cowardly attacks. We will continue to defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
The incident has also been condemned by the Sikh community, with many expressing their shock and grief at the attack on the Gurudwara. “This is a sacred place of worship for the Sikh community, and it is unacceptable that Pakistan has targeted it,” said a Sikh community leader. “We demand that the government takes strong action against Pakistan for this heinous act.”
The attack on the Gurudwara is the latest in a series of incidents of cross-border firing and shelling by Pakistan. The situation at the LoC has been tense in recent weeks, with both sides exchanging fire and causing casualties.
The incident has come at a time when the government is already grappling with the challenges of COVID-19 and the economic crisis. The attack on the Gurudwara has added to the anxiety and uncertainty, with many expressing concerns about the safety and security of the people in the region.
In conclusion, the incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of cross-border firing and shelling, and the need for the government to take strong action to protect its citizens. The attack on the Gurudwara is a despicable act, and the government must ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
