A cloud of sadness descended on Azad Jammu and Kashmiro on Wednesday night when the attacks of Indian missiles crossed the peace of Muzamphabad and Kotli, leaving a trace of pain, debris and mourning.
Then, funeral prayers resonated in stadiums and streets, joining communities in shared losses and challenges.
In Muzaffrabad, the Kh Khurshid stadium became a non -sport field, but of sadness. There, under a cloudy sky and crying prayers, the caregiver of Masjid Bilal in Shawai Nala and two of his attendees were fired by hundreds of mourners.
Their final trip took them to Neelum and Rawalakot, where they were buried with dignity and love.
In Kotli, the tragedy hit a family with a heartbreaking cruelty. Misbah Muse, nineteen, and his brother Umar Musa, twelve, were killed at home during missile assault.
His mother, who had been raising them only while his father worked abroad, shattered when Miles gathered to offer final sentences and remained in solemn solidarity.
What began as a funeral quickly became a thunderous protest. With the pain transforming into fury, the crowd, directed by Azad Jammu and the Minister of Rehabilitation of Kashmir, Javed Budhanvi, marquid in a passionate Anti-India Rally. The songs pierced silence, called Indian aggression and expressed unwavering support for Pakistan’s army.
At the rally, Minister Budhanvi raised a question that resonated in the hearts of all parents:
“What did India win by killing two innocent children? What justification can there be to tear a family like this?”
That same night, in Fatehpur Thakiala, another shell claimed the life of a woman. His funeral the next day was marked by hundreds of mourners who gathered to honor his memory.
The region, already familiar with the sounds of the conflict, now had the strong silence of the collective duel.
The clashes along the control line intensified following the attacks. The fierce exchanges between the Indian and Pakistani forces led to five more lost five lives.
At dawn, the toll had reached ten dead and thirteen injured in Kashmir. Among the dead were Rawalakot and Haveli civilians, trapped in the cruel crossfire of growing tensions.
Former President Sardar Masood Khan visited the attack site in Masjid Bilal, offering words of tribute and comfort. He praised the resilience and courage of the people, calling them “symbols of courage in the face of unique violence.”
In response to the growing threat, all educational institutions in every AJK were closed, and Prime Minister Anwarul Haq announced the creation of a central emergency response center, prepared for the possibility of broader conflicts and promising rapid support for vulnerable communities near the border.
Azad Kashmira has seen many storms. But through tears and smoke, the spirit of his people remains uninterrupted, hooking his losses, honoring his martyrs and standing challengingly in the face of aggression.
