2023 India–Pakistan border skirmishes

2023 India–Pakistan border skirmishes
Part of the Kashmir conflict
Location	Sattwal, Poonch, Azad Kashmir
Date	24 June 2023
Attack type	Shooting
Deaths	2 killed, 1 critically injured

On 24 June 2023, Pakistan claimed that Indian soldiers fired across the line of control (LoC) in the Sattwal sector of the Poonch District of the Pakistani-controlled disputed territory of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, killing two shepherds and critically injuring one. ^{[1] [2] [3]} It was the first instance of the February 2021 LoC truce being violated. ^{[1] [3]}

Victims

Three casualties were reported by the ISPR; Obaid Qayyum (22), Muhammad Qasim (55), and a third individual who was not identified. They were residents of Tatrinote Village near Hajira. ^{[4] [5]}

Reactions

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Indian Chargé d'affaires to lodge a protest in which it demanded the Indian government to open an investigation and respect the ceasefire to maintain peace on the LoC. Moreover, the Pakistan Armed Forces also stated "While a strong protest is being launched with the Indian side, Pakistan reserves the right to respond back in manner of its choosing to protect Kashmiri lives in the LOC belt" warning the Indian side of a retaliation if the need arises. ^{[4] [6]}

The Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, accused India of terrorism and aggression, and called for the United Nations to take notice. ^[7]

India did not immediately respond to the allegations, ^[3] nor to a request for comment from Reuters. ^[1]

See also

• Border shooting of Felani Khatun
• 2025 India–Pakistan crisis

References

1. "Pakistan army says two civilians killed by Indian forces". Reuters. 24 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
2. "Pakistan accuses Indian troops of killing 2 civilians in cross-border incident in Kashmir". Associated Press. 24 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
3. "Pakistan: Civilians Killed in Kashmir in Indian Cross-Border Fire". Voice of America. 24 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
4. "Today, at 1155 hours, Indian Army, in a display of its usual inhumane approach towards innocent Kashmiris, opened indiscriminate fire onto a group of shepherds in Sattwal Sector" (Press release). Inter Services Public Relations. 24 June 2023. Archived from the original on 2 July 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
5. "In sequel to Indian Army unprovoked firing today while adopting an inhumane approach towards innocent Kashmiris at Sattwal Sector, one more civilian has embraced shahadat while one remains critically injured" (Press release). Rawalpindi: Inter-Services Public Relations. 24 June 2023. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023.
6. "Indian Charge d' Affaires Summoned to Register Pakistan's Strong Protest over Killing of Civilians" (Press release). Islamabad: Pakistan MOFA. 24 June 2023. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
7. Naqash, Iftikhar Shirazi | Tariq (24 June 2023). "Two martyred, one injured after Indian forces open fire at shepherds at LoC: ISPR". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 18 May 2025.