Can’t Trust Pak: J&K Residents on Returning Home After Ceasefire
The recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan has brought a fleeting sense of relief to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir’s border areas, but the lingering fear and mistrust of Pakistan has made it difficult for them to return to their homes. Despite the cessation of hostilities, the people of Jammu and Kashmir are hesitant to return to their villages, citing concerns about the safety and security of their families.
The Indian government’s Operation Sinder, launched in response to the Indian Air Force’s surgical strikes on Pakistan, has resulted in a significant reduction in ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC). While the ceasefire has brought a measure of calm to the region, the people of Jammu and Kashmir are still reeling from the trauma caused by the repeated shelling and gunfire.
“I am desperate to go to my village because I can’t open my shop,” said a resident of the border town of Poonch, who wished to remain anonymous. “But people still believe war isn’t over. They are afraid of returning home because they don’t trust Pakistan.”
The resident’s statement reflects the sentiments of many people in Jammu and Kashmir, who have been living in fear of Pakistani shelling and gunfire for months. The repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement have caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, leaving thousands of people displaced.
The town of Poonch, which has been a hotspot of violence in recent months, has been particularly affected by the shelling. The town’s main market has been reduced to rubble, and many families have been forced to flee their homes.
“We can’t return home because we can’t trust Pakistan,” said another resident of Poonch. “They are still trying to provoke us, to make us fight. But we won’t fall for it. We will stay here and wait for the situation to improve.”
The residents of Jammu and Kashmir are not alone in their fears. The Indian government has also expressed concerns about the safety and security of the region. In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that the government was taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Despite the ceasefire, we are still cautious and vigilant,” said a senior official in the Ministry of Home Affairs. “We know that Pakistan is still trying to provoke us, and we are taking all necessary measures to ensure that our people are safe.”
The Indian military has also been deployed in the region to maintain law and order and to prevent any further escalation of violence. The military has been working closely with the local administration to provide relief and assistance to the affected families.
The residents of Jammu and Kashmir are also calling for the government to take concrete steps to rebuild and restore the region. They are demanding that the government provide compensation to those who have been affected by the violence and that it take steps to improve the infrastructure and economy of the region.
“We want to return home, but we need the government to take concrete steps to rebuild our homes and our lives,” said a resident of the town of Rajouri. “We can’t live in fear of Pakistan’s shelling and gunfire. We need the government to provide us with security and stability.”
The residents of Jammu and Kashmir are not alone in their demands. The local administration and the government are also working together to rebuild and restore the region. The administration has been providing relief and assistance to the affected families, and the government has been working to improve the infrastructure and economy of the region.
The situation in Jammu and Kashmir is complex and delicate, and it will take time and effort to rebuild and restore the region. But the people of Jammu and Kashmir are determined to return home and to rebuild their lives. They are calling on the government to take concrete steps to provide them with security and stability, and to rebuild their homes and their lives.
As the situation in Jammu and Kashmir continues to evolve, it is clear that the road to recovery will be long and arduous. But with the determination and resilience of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and with the support of the government and the administration, it is possible to rebuild and restore the region.
