Civilian casualties have been reported on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) in the recent skirmishes between India and Pakistan. Here's a breakdown of the situation:

- *Recent Attacks*: On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindu tourists. India blamed Pakistan-based militants, while Pakistan denied involvement.

- *Indian Airstrikes*: In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 6, 2025, targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The strikes resulted in at least 31 civilian deaths, including children, and over 46 injuries.

- *Deadly Incidents*: The deadliest attack occurred in Ahmedpur Sharqia, near Bahawalpur in Punjab, where a mosque compound was struck, killing five people, including a three-year-old girl. Other locations hit included Muridke city, Sialkot, and Shakargarh in Punjab, and Muzaffarabad and Kotli in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

- *Casualties and Response*: Pakistan condemned the strikes, warning of a potential response. Both countries have since engaged in heavy mortar firing and skirmishes along the LoC, with reports of civilian casualties on both sides ¹.

The situation remains tense, with international concerns over the escalation of conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours #BTCNextATH