Firing on livestock sparks outrage among villagers; photos of injured animals flood social media
A troubling cross-border incident occurred near Tharparkar, Sindh, on Saturday evening, when Indian forces allegedly opened fire on a herd of goats that had strayed into restricted territory along the Pakistan–India border.
According to security officials, the incident took place in Sunorani village, Tehsil Dahli, when the animals accidentally crossed into Indian-controlled territory during grazing. Reports confirm that eight goats were killed on the spot, while 54 others sustained serious injuries, many of them with amputated limbs due to the gunfire.
Injured goats treated or sold; locals call incident ‘inhuman’
Veterinary teams from the Livestock Department responded promptly. According to Deputy Director Livestock, 11 goats received medical treatment and were administered medicines on-site. The remaining 43 injured goats were sold to butchers in Umerkot, as their condition made survival unlikely.
Shocking images of the dead and injured goats lying across the desert terrain quickly went viral on social media, sparking public outrage.
Villagers from Sunorani and surrounding areas condemned the firing, calling it a violation of humanitarian and cross-border ethical norms. Many labelled the act “brutal and unjustified” and demanded that Pakistani authorities lodge a formal protest with the Indian government.
Security sources stated the herd was likely grazing close to the border fence when it unintentionally entered the prohibited zone, prompting Indian forces to open fire.
A detailed investigation is underway, and the Livestock Department has sent a full report to higher authorities. Officials assured that steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future
