Residents in Jammu and Kashmir express fear and uncertainty as violence escalates across borders.
Escalating Tensions: Ordinary Indians Fear for Safety Amid Conflict
Escalating Tensions: Ordinary Indians Fear for Safety Amid Conflict
Growing anxiety among civilians as artillery shelling from Pakistan intensifies in Kashmir region.
As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, fear grips ordinary citizens in regions impacted by the ongoing conflict, particularly in Kashmir. Since the launch of Operation Sindoor, aimed at addressing a recent terrorist attack, the Jammu and Kashmir area has faced relentless artillery shelling, causing widespread panic among residents who find themselves in the line of fire.
The shelling has primarily affected areas close to the Line of Control, with Poonch being a key location. Local residents, including Narinder Singh, a retired principal, reported a staggering death toll of 13 individuals due to the recent violence, emphasizing that such intense shelling is unprecedented even compared to previous conflicts, including the 1971 war. Businesses have largely shuttered as residents seek refuge from the attacks.
As the bombardment escalated this week, residents, having learned from experience, have begun moving to safer locations within their homes. While the shelling has intensified, those remaining vigilant have managed to avoid casualties during the most recent strikes. The fear remains palpable, with many expressing concern that the conflict may spill over into their lives and communities.
The shelling has primarily affected areas close to the Line of Control, with Poonch being a key location. Local residents, including Narinder Singh, a retired principal, reported a staggering death toll of 13 individuals due to the recent violence, emphasizing that such intense shelling is unprecedented even compared to previous conflicts, including the 1971 war. Businesses have largely shuttered as residents seek refuge from the attacks.
As the bombardment escalated this week, residents, having learned from experience, have begun moving to safer locations within their homes. While the shelling has intensified, those remaining vigilant have managed to avoid casualties during the most recent strikes. The fear remains palpable, with many expressing concern that the conflict may spill over into their lives and communities.
