Islamabad, May 7 (V7N) — At least seven people, including two children, were killed and 12 others injured in an alleged missile strike by India on Pakistani territory, according to the Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. The report was first published by the BBC.
 
General Chaudhry stated that the casualties include two civilians from Kotli in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and a child from Bahawalpur. Additionally, 12 civilians were reportedly injured in Ahmedpur Sharqia, also located in the Bahawalpur district.
 
The incident marks a severe escalation in regional tensions, raising alarms about the potential for broader conflict. Pakistani authorities have condemned the attack, calling it a blatant violation of international law and national sovereignty.
 
Further details are expected as investigations and diplomatic responses unfold.
 
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