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    Shooting along India-Pakistan border in Kashmir tests fragile ceasefire agreement

    Shooting along India-Pakistan border in Kashmir tests fragile ceasefire agreement

    In a distressing incident that has further strained the already tense relations between India and Pakistan, a civilian was fatally shot by Indian security forces along the disputed boundary of Kashmir. This marks the second such incident since June, despite a previously established ceasefire agreement.

    Fatal shooting along India-Pakistan border in Kashmir tests fragile ceasefire agreement
    Photo: Fatal shooting along India-Pakistan border in Kashmir tests fragile ceasefire agreement 
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    The victim, a 62-year-old man whose identity has been withheld, lost his life to what Pakistani authorities describe as "unprovoked" Indian gunfire. The tragic event occurred near the Line of Control (LoC), which serves as the de facto border between the two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbors. The man was reportedly in the process of cutting grass when he was hit by the gunfire.

    Riaz Mughal, the Superintendent of Police in Kashmir's Kotli region, expressed outrage over the incident, denouncing the use of lethal force against civilians who were merely going about their daily routines. The Indian military, however, has not yet provided an official response to the incident.

    The LoC, a volatile and disputed boundary, had been a hotspot for cross-border firing for years, resulting in numerous casualties and heightened tensions. However, in 2021, both countries reaffirmed a ceasefire agreement that aimed to reduce hostilities and restore a semblance of peace to the region. While this accord had brought a significant reduction in such incidents, the recent casualties underscore the fragility of the situation.

    Prior to this incident, another episode of cross-border violence in June claimed the lives of two individuals due to Indian gunfire. This marked the first major escalation since the ceasefire agreement had been renewed. India acknowledged the incident but maintained that individuals were attempting to infiltrate the border.

    The longstanding dispute over Kashmir, a picturesque region nestled in the Himalayas, dates back to the partition of British India in 1947. Both India and Pakistan assert their rightful claim to the entire region, though they currently exercise control over different portions of it. The territorial disagreement has resulted in two wars and numerous clashes between the two nations.

    India has accused Pakistan of providing training and support to Islamist militants who are fighting for Kashmiri independence. In contrast, Islamabad denies these allegations, asserting that it offers only moral and diplomatic backing to what it terms "freedom fighters."

     

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