{"id":73647,"date":"2025-05-09T00:51:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=73647"},"modified":"2025-05-09T17:08:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:08:18","slug":"live-updates-several-indian-posts-destroyed-along-loc-as-it-opens-unprovoked-shelling-on-citizens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/featured\/live-updates-several-indian-posts-destroyed-along-loc-as-it-opens-unprovoked-shelling-on-citizens\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE Updates: 5 civilians martyred by India&#8217;s unprovoked shelling along LoC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The Indian army, on the night of May 8 and 9, opened unprovoked firing on the civilian population, martyring five civilians and injuring seven others, the state-run <em>PTV <\/em>reported, citing security sources.<\/p>\n<p>As per reports, the panicked Indian army targeted the civilian population in the areas of Hajira, Forward Kahuta, and Khuiratta.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;After receiving successive blows from the Pakistani army on the LoC, the Indian troops have shown their cowardice and started shelling innocent civilians,&#8221; the state-run media reported<\/p>\n<p>Security sources added that the Indian army used heavy weapons on the civilian population, making the situation more serious.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;However, the brave soldiers of the Pakistan Army are fully engaged in giving a befitting reply to this aggression of the enemy,&#8221; it added.<\/p>\n<p>The effective retaliation by the Pakistan Army silenced the Indian Army&#8217;s guns, and they are paying the heavy price for their cowardly act, state-run media said.<\/p>\n<h2>Watch ABN News Live<\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5YAtaNG9F8o?si=wdWlO_LVy70GAOWf\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Indian govt blocks access to &#8216;The Wire&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>The Indian government has blocked access to a news site, <em>The Wire<\/em>, across India on Friday under the IT Act, 2000, on the directives of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the news site reported while posting on X handle.<\/p>\n<p>The publication has termed this as &#8220;a clear violation of the freedom of the press,&#8221; adding that \u201cWe protest this blatant censorship at a critical time for India when sane, truthful, fair and rational voices and sources of news and information are among the biggest assets that India has.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>To read more, <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/world\/indian-govt-block-access-to-local-news-website-the-wire\/\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Pakistan Shuts Kartarpur Corridor<\/h2>\n<p>Pakistani authorities have decided to shut the Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims for an indefinite period following the recent escalation between Pakistan and India.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, the Kartarpur Corridor in Narowal remained closed for the third consecutive day. The Zero gate from Indian side is also closed by the Indian government, and no sikh pilgrims are allowed to visit the Kartarpur.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"story__title mt-2 font-bold font-serif text-5 leading-tight \" dir=\"auto\" data-layout=\"story\" data-id=\"1909729\">FO spox says India has brought countries closer to war<\/h2>\n<div class=\"story__content overflow-hidden text-4 mt-4 font-georgia \" dir=\"auto\">\n<p>Pakistan\u2019s foreign office spokesman said that India was to blame for bringing the two nuclear-armed neighbours closer to war.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing a press briefing in Islamabad, FO spox Shafqat Ali Khan said, &#8220;It is most unfortunate that India\u2019s reckless conduct has brought the two nuclear-armed states closer to a major conflict.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;India\u2019s jingoism and war hysteria should be a source of serious concern for the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Shafqat urged the international community to <strong>hold India accountable<\/strong> for its irresponsible, unlawful, and belligerent conduct.<\/p>\n<p>The spokesperson has said that several countries across the world, along with the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, had called for restraint during the last two weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt is highly deplorable that India did not pay heed to these calls,\u201d he said at a press briefing.<\/p>\n<p>The diplomat also <strong>rejected Indian claims<\/strong> of targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, saying that it was a matter of record that the Indian strikes resulted in the killing of civilians, including women and children.<\/p>\n<div class=\"story__content overflow-hidden text-4 mt-4 font-georgia \" dir=\"auto\">\n<p>\u201cIt is a matter of public knowledge that some mosques were also destroyed or damaged during the Indian aggression. Similarly, parts of the Neelum-Jhelum hydro-electric project were damaged due to Indian shelling, which is inter alia a violation of international conventions,\u201d he said, demanding that India must be held accountable for these crimes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>State media debunks India&#8217;s escalatory claims<\/h2>\n<p>The state-run <em>PTV News\u00a0<\/em>has rejected India&#8217;s claims regarding cross-border attacks.<\/p>\n<p>It termed the claims as misinformation and falsehoods disseminated by the adversary, as these are often disconnected from the truth and significantly distant from reality.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It is essential to evaluate several instances of misinformation and falsehoods disseminated by the adversary, as these are often disconnected from the truth and significantly distant from reality:<\/p>\n<p>\u274eHQ9 defence system dismantled in Lahore<\/p>\n<p>\u274ePakistan F-16 downed on May 8th 2025\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fgfGrHwmfu\">pic.twitter.com\/fgfGrHwmfu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PTVNewsOfficial\/status\/1920782889957875853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Lahore, Sialkot airspace shut down till 6 pm<\/h2>\n<p>Pakistan&#8217;s civil aviation authorities have closed the airspace of Sialkot and Lahore airports till 6 pm today and issued the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).<\/p>\n<p>The flights coming towards Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore have been rerouted.<\/p>\n<h2>Army destroys three more Indian posts along LoC<\/h2>\n<p>Continuing its effective counter-attacks on the Line of Control (LoC), the Pakistan Army has destroyed three more important posts of the Indian Army, state-run media reported.<\/p>\n<p>According to security sources, these successful attacks were carried out in the Kailer and Rakh Chakri sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Security sources, while giving details, said that in the Kailer sector, enemy\u2019s Mehri post Khalsa Top was destroyed. Similarly, during two coordinated operations in the Rakh Chakri sector, the Pakistan Army also successfully destroyed the important posts of the Indian Army named Dana Top and Maund.<\/p>\n<p>Sources said that in these latest attacks by the Pakistan Army, the enemy has suffered heavy losses of life and property. As a result of these effective operations, the defense capability of the Indian Army has been dealt another major blow.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ur\">*\u0628\u06be\u0627\u0631\u062a\u06cc \u062c\u0627\u0631\u062d\u06cc\u062a \/ \u0644\u0627\u0626\u0646 \u0622\u0641 \u06a9\u0646\u0679\u0631\u0648\u0644 \u067e\u0631 \u067e\u0627\u06a9\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646 \u06a9\u06cc \u0628\u06be\u0627\u0631\u062a\u06cc \u0641\u0648\u062c \u06a9\u06cc\u062e\u0644\u0627\u0641 \u0645\u0646\u06c1 \u062a\u0648\u0691 \u06a9\u0627\u0631\u0648\u0627\u0626\u06cc \u062c\u0627\u0631\u06cc<\/p>\n<p>\u067e\u0627\u06a9 \u0641\u0648\u062c \u06a9\u06cc \u0628\u06be\u0627\u0631\u062a\u06cc \u062c\u0627\u0631\u062d\u06cc\u062a \u06a9\u06d2 \u062e\u0644\u0627\u0641 \u0628\u06be\u0631\u067e\u0648\u0631\u062c\u0648\u0627\u0628\u06cc \u06a9\u0627\u0631\u0648\u0627\u0626\u06cc\u060c \u0633\u06a9\u06cc\u0648\u0631\u0679\u06cc \u0630\u0631\u0627\u0626\u0639<\/p>\n<p>\u067e\u0627\u06a9 \u0641\u0648\u062c \u0646\u06d2 \u0628\u0644\u0627 \u0627\u0634\u062a\u0639\u0627\u0644 \u0641\u0627\u0626\u0631\u0646\u06af \u06a9\u0631\u0646\u06d2 \u067e\u0631 \u0628\u06be\u0627\u0631\u062a\u06cc \u0641\u0648\u062c \u06a9\u06cc \u06a9\u0626\u06cc \u0686\u06cc\u06a9 \u067e\u0648\u0633\u0679\u06cc\u06ba \u062a\u0628\u0627\u06c1 \u06a9\u0631 \u062f\u06cc\u060c \u0633\u06a9\u06cc\u0648\u0631\u0679\u06cc \u0630\u0631\u0627\u0626\u0639<\/p>\n<p>\u06a9\u06cc\u0644\u0631 \u0633\u06cc\u06a9\u0679\u0631 \u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u0688\u0648\u0628\u06c1 \u0645\u0648\u0631 \u067e\u0648\u0633\u0679\u060c\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ODsJvWxWb6\">pic.twitter.com\/ODsJvWxWb6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PTVNewsOfficial\/status\/1920719229415821604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>&#8216;More Indian posts destroyed&#8217;<\/h2>\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p>According to security sources, Pakistani forces have destroyed two more Indian military posts on the Line of Control (LoC) in response to recent Indian aggression.<\/p>\n<p>Retaliatory strikes by the Pakistan Army continued on the Line of Control (LoC).<\/p>\n<p>The posts targeted include the Ring Contour Post in the Haji Pir sector and the Pokhran Mortar Baghsar Post, both of which were key Indian positions along the LoC.<\/p>\n<p>This comes after earlier reports of Pakistani forces neutralising several enemy posts. Security officials say the destruction of these locations has inflicted significant losses on the Indian military.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Pakistan destroys key Indian post in Haji Pir sector<\/h2>\n<p>The Indian army opened unprovoked fire in the <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/several-govt-buildings-set-on-fire-by-unknown-armed-men-in-kalat\/\">Haji Pir sector<\/a> of the <span class=\"diff-highlight\">line<\/span> of <span class=\"diff-highlight\">control<\/span><span class=\"diff-highlight\">.<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">The<\/span> Pakistan Army retaliated effectively.<\/p>\n<p>According to security sources, the Pakistan Army carried out a highly effective retaliatory operation against Indian forces, destroying the Indian Army<span class=\"diff-highlight\">&#8216;<\/span>s flag post <span class=\"diff-highlight\">in<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">retaliation<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">for<\/span> the unprovoked fire.<\/p>\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p class=\"\">In a significant blow to the adversary, the Pakistan Army destroyed the Jhanda Ziarat post, inflicting substantial losses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Several Indian check posts have been destroyed due to Pakistan&#8217;s effective retaliatory actions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Pakistan Army is also <span class=\"diff-highlight\">responding<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">effectively<\/span> to the enemy<span class=\"diff-highlight\">&#8216;<\/span><span class=\"diff-highlight\">s<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">actions<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">in<\/span> other sectors <span class=\"diff-highlight\">along<\/span> the <span class=\"diff-highlight\">line<\/span> of <span class=\"diff-highlight\">control<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Firing by the enemy is also continuing <span class=\"diff-highlight\">in<\/span> other sectors <span class=\"diff-highlight\">along<\/span> the <span class=\"diff-highlight\">line<\/span> of <span class=\"diff-highlight\">control<\/span>, <span class=\"diff-highlight\">and<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">offensive<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">action<\/span> is being <span class=\"diff-highlight\">undertaken<\/span> by the Pakistan Army <span class=\"diff-highlight\">in<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">reply<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">to<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">firing<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">from<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">the<\/span> <span class=\"diff-highlight\">enemy<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>More to Follow<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The Indian army, on the night of May 8 and 9, opened unprovoked firing on the civilian population, martyring five civilians and injuring seven others, the state-run PTV reported, citing security sources. As per reports, the panicked Indian army targeted the civilian population in the areas of Hajira, Forward Kahuta, and Khuiratta. &#8220;After receiving [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":73702,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13446,2],"tags":[1059,28559,28558,28560],"class_list":["post-73647","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-pakistan","tag-pakistan-army","tag-indian-agression","tag-latest-situation-update-along-loc","tag-pak-india-war","da-breaking-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73647","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=73647"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73647\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73736,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73647\/revisions\/73736"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}