Indian Kids Killed In Pak Mortar Shelling; Big Provocation In India's Poonch
TOI.in
/ May 13, 2025, 09:40AM IST
Zoya and Ayan Khan, 12-year-old twins who had just moved to Poonch for a better future, were among the 27 civilians killed in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, as India-Pakistan tensions flared. A mortar shell from across the border struck their rented home, ending their lives within minutes of each other. The twins had recently celebrated their birthday. Their father, Rameez Khan, is battling for his life in ICU, unaware of the children's deaths. Their mother is in deep shock, torn between grief and fear. With mounting pain, the family now pleads for medical help and attention for border residents caught in deadly crossfire. Their story is a heartbreaking reminder of the human cost of conflict.#poonch #poonchtwinskilled #operationsindoor #india #pakistan
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