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"Explosions Rock Jammu Amid Escalating India-Pakistan Tensions: 48 Lives Lost as Cross-Border Shelling Intensifies"

JAMMU, India — Explosions rocked the city of Jammu amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, leaving residents in shock as sirens echoed across the region and a widespread blackout ensued. Reports indicate a series of blasts, following a sharp increase in cross-border artillery fire along the Line of Control, which divides the disputed territory of Kashmir. The situation has rapidly deteriorated, leading to multiple fatalities since the conflict intensified earlier this week. At least …

Horrific Terror Strike on Tourists in Jammu & Kashmir’s Idyllic Baisaran Valley Leaves Many Feared Dead

Pahalgam, India — In a devastating act of violence, terrorists unleashed gunfire on a group of tourists atop the scenic Baisaran mountain in Pahalgam, part of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to numerous fatalities and injuries. The attack, occurring around 3 p.m. local time on Wednesday, is considered one of the most severe in the region targeting civilians in recent years. Authorities report that an estimated 26 people have lost their lives, …

Mystery Deepens in Jammu and Kashmir: Unexplained Toxic Deaths Rock Rajouri District

Rajouri, India – An unexplained tragedy has left 17 individuals dead in the small village of Badhal, located in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, sparking extensive investigations by top national institutes. Since the initial fatalities began on December 7, local and national authorities have scrambled to ascertain the cause of these sudden and mysterious deaths involving three local families. In the aftermath of this tragedy, officials discovered traces of chlorfenapyr and sulfone, both …

Violent Clashes Leave 4 Dead in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir Over High Prices

Muzaffarabad, Pakistan – Violent clashes erupted in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) recently, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and leaving over 100 others injured. The unrest was sparked by grievances over high prices, with protesters demanding subsidized flour and electricity. The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) organized the protests, advocating for better living conditions for the people of PoJK. One of the key demands was for electricity to be supplied at a …