Twin Dreams Silenced The Heart-Wrenching Story of Zain and Zoya in Poonch Shelling in Indian-occupied Kashmir
In the volatile landscape of Indian-occupied Kashmir, tragedy befell the village of Poonch on May 6, as twin siblings Zain and Zoya, both 12 years old, became casualties of mounting cross-border tensions. As Pakistan retaliated against what it called “unprovoked aggression” in the form of India, civilians trapped in the crossfire paid the ultimate price with two innocent lives repeatedly lost in the mayhem.
A Desperate Escape from the Fireline
When the initial blast resonated through the mountainous border town, anxiety swept through Zain and Zoya’s residence. Their family was aware of the risks of remaining. With shaking haste, they made a wish every civilian in war zones fears to escape. But fate was unforgiving. As they moved out into the street, another ear-shattering explosion ripped through the air.
Their uncle, Adil Pathan, told The Independent about the terrifying moments when the laughter and worry of the kid gave way to nothing in seconds. “They had just gone outside,” he stated, eyes wet with disbelief. “And then nothing but smoke and cries.”
Poonch: A Region Caught in Relentless Crossfire
Poonch, nestled on the banks of the Line of Control, has become a routine flashpoint for India-Pakistan artillery duels. While armed forces on both sides deal with problem statements of defense, civilians such as Zain and Zoya remain the unprotected ones. The May 6 alternate used to be merely one in a long series of bloody outbursts that have kept families under constant threat.
Beyond Numbers: Human Lives, Human Losses
Casualty figures often become statistics in wars. But Zain and Zoya had been now not mere figures. They were twins with dreams, laughter, and futures. Their loss is now not just their family’s but a shared reminder of the political cost of human lives.
The World Must Not Look Away
The Poonch shelling tragedy emphasizes the urgent need for diplomatic de-escalation and humanitarian safeguards. While long as artillery sounds louder than words, more families will lose their futures beneath debris.
In the stillness that followed the blasts, an easy truth rings clear, No child should ever be a war casualty.
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It is a very unfortunate tragedy that an unwanted incident occurred and caused chaos.