Hey everyone! 🌏 Let’s talk about something important happening between India and Pakistan.
What happened? 🧐
India’s government announced that 13 civilians, which means regular people like you and me, sadly lost their lives. This happened because of fighting along the border area known as the de facto border between India and Pakistan.
Where did it happen? 📍
The events took place in a town called Poonch. It’s a place near the border where many people live. Along with those who lost their lives, 59 others got injured. Most of these people are local residents from Poonch.
What is a ceasefire violation? ❓
A ceasefire is an agreement to stop fighting. When one side starts fighting again, it’s called a ceasefire violation. India says these violations were done by Pakistan’s forces.
Who else was affected? 👥
The Indian Army shared that one of their soldiers was also killed during the shelling (that’s when weapons are fired) by Pakistan’s forces on Wednesday. This means a total of 14 people from India have died because of this conflict.
Why is this important? 💡
It’s important to know about these events because they affect many people’s lives. Understanding what’s happening in different parts of the world helps us be more informed and compassionate. Let’s hope for peace and safety for everyone involved. 🕊️
Reference(s):
India says 13 civilians killed by Pakistani fire since Wednesday
cgtn.com
