Twenty-one years have passed since the devastating earthquake of October 8, 2005, yet the grief it left behind has not faded. For Kashmiris who lost loved ones in the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, the memory of that day remains as painful as ever.
Families across Azad Kashmir still remember the disaster and the people they lost.
Pak Army Rescue Operations After the Earthquake
When the quake struck, soldiers of the Pakistan Army reached the affected areas and worked day and night on rescue and rehabilitation. Residents say the troops carried on without regard for their own safety, pulling people out from under the rubble.
Survivors Recall a Ray of Hope
Citizens of Azad Kashmir say that many people watched their own relatives suffer before their eyes during those hours. For them, the arrival of army personnel brought a sense of hope when little else was left.
Role of the Army Cannot Be Forgotten
Residents say the army’s conduct on October 8, 2005 is something they can never forget. In their view, it showed that Kashmir is truly the jugular vein of Pakistan.