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1971 war was not remotely as terrifying as 6-odd hours on Thursday: Poonch locals
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Friday, 9 May 2025
Poonch residents experienced intense Pakistani shelling, surpassing the intensity of the 1971 war. Many fled to safer locations as homes, religious places, and businesses suffered damage. Casualties included a tabla player, a kirtan singer, and a maulvi. Temporary shelters remained largely empty due to the mass exodus. Residents expressed fear and called for bunkers amid heightened tensions along the LoC.
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Friday, 9 May 2025
