Several Blasts Heard Across J&K, Video Shows Thick Cloud of Smoke in Udhampur
The recent surge in tensions between India and Pakistan has taken a dramatic turn as multiple blasts were heard across several cities in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) early Saturday morning. The blasts, which were reportedly triggered by Pakistani shelling, sent shockwaves across the region, causing widespread panic and damage.
According to reports, the blasts were heard in several cities, including Srinagar, Udhampur, Rajouri, and Akhnoor. Visuals shared by ANI (Asian News International) showed a thick cloud of smoke rising from the Dibber area in Udhampur, a major town in J&K. The video footage also showed several houses damaged due to the shelling, leaving many residents displaced.
This latest incident marks the second consecutive night of shelling by Pakistan, with reports suggesting that the firing started early morning on Saturday. The previous night, Pakistani forces had also unleashed a barrage of shells on Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC), leading to a tense standoff between the two nations.
The Indian government has condemned the shelling, terming it as a “deliberate attempt to target innocent civilians” and has vowed to take strong action against those responsible. The Indian Army has also been put on high alert, with troops deployed along the border to prevent any further aggression.
The recent escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan has been fueled by a series of incidents, including the beheading of an Indian soldier by Pakistani troops and the killing of several Pakistani soldiers in a cross-border raid by Indian commandos. The situation has become increasingly volatile, with both sides trading accusations and threats.
The people of J&K are bearing the brunt of the conflict, with many forced to flee their homes due to the constant shelling and fighting. The region has been under curfew for several days, with authorities struggling to maintain law and order in the face of mounting violence.
The international community has also called for restraint and an end to the violence, with many world leaders urging both India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue to resolve their differences peacefully. The United Nations has also appealed for calm, with Secretary-General António Guterres calling for an immediate end to the shelling and fighting.
In the meantime, the people of J&K are left to suffer the consequences of the conflict, with many struggling to access basic necessities like food, medicine, and shelter. The situation is grim, and it remains to be seen how the crisis will be resolved in the coming days and weeks.
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