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 Pakistan Army targeting religious institutions in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. Visuals have surfaced online, showing damages to a mosque, a temple, and a gurudwara, leaving the region reeling in shock.
The latest escalation in violence comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, a military operation launched by the Indian Army in response to a ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army. The operation aimed to neutralize the Pakistani military’s attempts to infiltrate the Indian territory and create chaos.
Since Wednesday, Pakistan has been shelling and firing on Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC), resulting in the loss of at least 16 civilian lives, including women and children. The victims include a 65-year-old man, a 40-year-old woman, and 13 children, who were caught in the crossfire.
The Pakistani aggression has also caused significant damage to property and infrastructure in the region. The mosque, temple, and gurudwara, which were targeted by the Pakistani Army, have suffered extensive damage. The visuals show debris scattered all over the premises, with cracks on the walls and broken windows.
The mosque, located in the town of Surankote, was hit by a mortar shell, which damaged the roof and walls of the building. The temple, situated in the nearby village of Bhimber Gali, was also hit by a shell, causing significant damage to the structure.
The gurudwara, located in the town of Mandi, was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, which damaged the main prayer hall and caused significant damage to the surrounding area.
The Indian Army has condemned the Pakistani aggression and has vowed to take strong action against those responsible for the violence. “We will not tolerate such acts of aggression and will take strong action against those who are responsible,” said an Indian Army spokesperson.
The Pakistan Army has also been accused of violating the ceasefire agreement along the LoC, which was signed in 2003. The agreement aimed to reduce tensions and promote peace along the border.
The recent escalation in violence has raised concerns about the safety and security of civilians in the region. The Indian government has called for restraint from Pakistan and has urged the international community to condemn the Pakistani aggression.
The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) has also been monitoring the situation along the LoC and has called for restraint from both sides.
The Pakistani government has denied any involvement in the violence, claiming that the Indian Army was responsible for the ceasefire violations. However, the Indian government has rejected these claims and has accused Pakistan of deliberately targeting civilians and religious institutions.
The situation in Poonch district is tense, with residents living in fear of further shelling and firing. The Pakistani aggression has also disrupted the normal life of the people, with many businesses and educational institutions closed.
The international community has condemned the Pakistani aggression and has urged both sides to exercise restraint. The US, the UK, and France have all called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and have urged both sides to engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve their differences.
In conclusion, the targeting of a mosque, a temple, and a gurudwara by the Pakistan Army in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district is a grave violation of human rights and a serious escalation of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. The Indian government has vowed to take strong action against those responsible for the violence, and the international community must condemn the Pakistani aggression and urge both sides to engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve their differences.
