Pakistan Army Targets Mosque, Gurudwara, Temple in J&K’s Poonch
The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan have taken a devastating turn, with the Pakistani army targeting a mosque, a temple, and a gurudwara in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. The shocking visuals have surfaced online, showing the extent of the damage caused by the cross-border shelling.
At least 16 civilians, including women and children, have lost their lives in the shelling and firing by Pakistan since Wednesday. The Pakistan army’s brazen act of targeting religious places has left the nation in shock and outrage.
According to eyewitnesses, the Pakistani army started shelling the border villages in Poonch district on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The shelling continued throughout the night, with the Pakistani army targeting civilian areas and residential houses.
The mosque, temple, and gurudwara, which are all located in the same area, were among the many religious places that were damaged in the shelling. The visuals show that the mosque’s dome was partially damaged, while the temple’s walls were breached, and the gurudwara’s roof was partially destroyed.
The affected areas are still reeling from the shock, with many families left homeless and without access to basic amenities. The Indian army has been responding to the Pakistani army’s shelling, but the damage has already been done.
The Pakistan army’s action is seen as a clear violation of the Geneva Convention, which prohibits targeting civilians and religious places during conflicts. The international community has condemned the Pakistani army’s action, with many countries expressing their concern over the safety of civilians in Jammu and Kashmir.
The escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan comes at a time when the region is already facing a humanitarian crisis. The ongoing conflict has resulted in the displacement of thousands of people, with many more living in fear of their lives.
The Pakistan army’s targeting of religious places is not only a violation of international law but also a brazen attempt to destabilize the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government has warned Pakistan that any further aggression will be met with a strong response.
In a statement, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said, “Pakistan’s continued support to terrorism and its attempts to undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India will not be tolerated.”
The international community must take immediate action to condemn Pakistan’s actions and ensure that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir does not escalate further. The targeting of religious places is a clear violation of human rights and must be stopped immediately.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that the Pakistani army’s action has caused immense suffering to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The world must come together to condemn this act of aggression and ensure that the people of the region are protected from further harm.
