Sat to Eat When Sirens Went Off Due to Pak Shelling: J&K Resident
Uri, a picturesque town in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, was shaken to its core on Thursday night when Pakistan unleashed a barrage of shells, killing one woman and injuring several others. The incident has left the residents of Uri in a state of shock and fear, with many still trying to come to terms with the sudden and unexpected attack.
For 38-year-old Babar, who lives in Uri, the incident was a harrowing experience that will be etched in his memory forever. According to him, he and his family had just sat down to eat when the sirens went off, signaling the start of the shelling. “We left everything and ran to the neighbours’ bunker,” he said, still shaken by the events of the night.
Babar’s house has been destroyed twice in the past, first by shelling in 1999 and later by an earthquake. He said that the family had been living in the same house for years, but the constant threat of shelling has made them wary of settling down. “We can’t even think of rebuilding our lives here because of the constant threat of violence,” he lamented.
The shelling, which began around 9 pm, continued for several hours, with shells raining down on Uri and the surrounding areas. The residents of the town were caught off guard, with many not having enough time to rush to safety. The shells landed in residential areas, causing widespread damage to properties and infrastructure.
The incident has left the residents of Uri feeling helpless and frustrated. They say that the authorities have failed to provide them with adequate protection and security, despite repeated warnings of a potential attack.
“This is not the first time we have faced shelling, but it’s the first time it has happened in such a short span,” said another resident, who did not want to be named. “We had warned the authorities about the movement of Pakistani troops in the area, but they did nothing to prepare us for this.”
The incident has also raised questions about the preparedness of the authorities to deal with such situations. The residents of Uri say that they were left to fend for themselves during the shelling, with no support or assistance from the authorities.
“We were left to face the shelling alone, with no help from the authorities,” said Babar. “It’s like they have abandoned us to our fate.”
The incident has also highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Uri, which has been facing a severe shortage of basic amenities like water, electricity, and healthcare. The residents of the town say that they have been living in dire conditions for years, with no end in sight.
“We are living in a state of perpetual fear and uncertainty,” said a resident. “We don’t know when the next attack will come or what will happen to us.”
The incident has also sparked outrage among political leaders in the region, who have condemned the shelling and demanded action from the government to protect the residents of Uri.
“This is a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan,” said a senior political leader. “The government must take immediate action to protect the residents of Uri and ensure that such incidents do not happen again.”
The Indian government has condemned the shelling and said that it will take all necessary measures to protect the residents of Uri. The authorities have also launched an investigation into the incident and are working to provide aid and assistance to the affected residents.
As the residents of Uri try to come to terms with the incident, they are left with more questions than answers. Will the government take concrete steps to protect them from future attacks? Will the humanitarian crisis in the town be addressed? Only time will tell.
