Indian Forces Violate Ceasefire, Kill Civilian in AJK Shelling
MUZAFFARABAD (May 13, 2025) – Indian troops breached the US-brokered ceasefire late Sunday, launching “unprovoked” shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) that killed a civilian and escalated tensions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
Key Developments:
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Casualties & Damage:
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Muhammad Shahid (32) was killed in Nakyal sector (Kotli district) after sustaining critical injuries from mortar shrapnel.
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Total Death Toll Since Escalation: 32 civilians (12 in Kotli, 6 each in Bhimber/Poonch, 3 in Muzaffarabad, 2 each in Neelum/Haveli, 1 in Bagh).
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123+ Injured in recent hostilities, including missile attacks.
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Indian Aggression:
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40-minute heavy weapon barrage targeted multiple villages in Nakyal and Haveli districts.
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AJK authorities accuse India of deliberately attacking civilians, violating the May 10 ceasefire agreement.
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AJK Government Response:
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Schools & Colleges Reopened Tuesday after temporary closure.
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Compensation Disbursed to martyrs’ families within 24 hours.
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AJK PM Anwarul Haq visited frontline areas, praised Pakistan Army’s “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos” for forcing India to retreat.
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Political Condemnation:
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AJK President Barrister Sultan Mahmoud slammed India’s “blatant frustration”, ordered urgent relief for affected families.
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PM Haq vowed to personally assess damages in all LoC sectors.
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Why This Matters:
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The ceasefire remains fragile despite US mediation.
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India’s renewed shelling signals potential escalation risks.
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Pakistan’s military response (Operation Bunyanum Marsoos) has been framed as a deterrent success, but civilian casualties continue.
Next Steps:
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AJK Board of Education to announce revised exam schedules.
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International scrutiny expected if ceasefire violations persist.
“Targeting civilians is a cowardly act—Pakistan will not tolerate LoC aggression.”
— AJK PM Chaudhry Anwarul Haq
