
Title: Sat to eat when sirens went off due to Pak shelling: J&K resident
The town of Uri in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district faced a harrowing night on Thursday, as Pakistan unleashed a barrage of shells, killing one woman and injuring several others. The incident has left the residents shaken, with many still trying to come to terms with the sudden and intense shelling.
Among those affected is 38-year-old Babar, who was sitting down to eat with his family when the siren rang out. “We just sat down to eat when the siren rang out. We left everything and ran to the neighbors’ bunker,” he said, his voice still trembling with fear.
Babar’s family has had to deal with the trauma of shelling before. His house was destroyed twice in the past, first by shelling in 1999 and later by an earthquake. Despite this, he never thought that he would have to go through such an ordeal again.
The Pakistani shelling, which began around 8 pm on Thursday, lasted for over an hour, with shells falling on various parts of the town. The people of Uri were caught off guard, with many still trying to make sense of the sudden and intense attack.
“We were all sitting down to eat when suddenly the siren went off. We didn’t even get a chance to grab our phones or anything. We just ran to the bunker,” said Babar, his voice laced with emotion.
The shelling was so intense that it left many residents trapped in their homes, unable to escape. “I was trapped in my house with my family. We couldn’t come out as the shelling was too intense. We just huddled together and prayed for it to stop,” said a resident who wished to remain anonymous.
The Pakistani shelling has left the residents of Uri feeling traumatized and frightened. Many are now reluctant to venture out of their homes, fearing another attack. “We are scared to come out of our homes. We don’t know when the shelling will start again. We are just trying to stay safe,” said a resident.
The Indian Army has been quick to respond to the shelling, with troops being deployed to the area to provide support to the civilians. “The Indian Army is on high alert and is doing everything it can to support the civilians. We will not let the Pakistani aggression go unchecked,” said an army official.
The Pakistani shelling has also left the residents of Uri feeling frustrated and angry. “We are tired of this constant shelling. We just want to live in peace. We want the Pakistan government to stop this aggression and focus on developing their own country,” said Babar.
The Indian government has also condemned the Pakistani shelling, calling it a “cowardly act”. “The Pakistani government’s actions are cowardly and unacceptable. We will take all necessary steps to protect our citizens and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice,” said a government spokesperson.
As the residents of Uri try to come to terms with the trauma of the shelling, they are also trying to rebuild their lives. “We are trying to move on, but it’s not easy. We are still shaken by the experience. We just want to live in peace and move forward,” said Babar.
The incident has also highlighted the need for better preparedness and safety measures in the region. “We need to be better prepared for such incidents. We need to have more bunkers and shelters to protect our citizens. We can’t keep relying on the army to save us,” said a resident.
As the residents of Uri try to rebuild their lives, they are also trying to send a message to the Pakistani government. “We want them to know that we will not be intimidated by their aggression. We will not be scared to live in our own country. We want peace, but we will not compromise on our security,” said Babar.
The incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. The two countries have a long history of conflict, with tensions often escalating over issues such as Kashmir and terrorism.
The Pakistani shelling has also raised concerns about the safety of civilians in the region. “We are worried about the safety of our citizens. We need to take steps to ensure that they are protected. We can’t let the Pakistani aggression go unchecked,” said a government official.
As the residents of Uri try to come to terms with the trauma of the shelling, they are also trying to send a message to the world. “We want the world to know what we are going through. We want them to know that we are not just pawns in a game of geopolitics. We are human beings who just want to live in peace,” said Babar.
The incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. The two countries have a long history of conflict, with tensions often escalating over issues such as Kashmir and terrorism.
The Pakistani shelling has also raised concerns about the safety of civilians in the region. “We are worried about the safety of our citizens. We need to take steps to ensure that they are protected. We can’t let the Pakistani aggression go unchecked,” said a government official.
As the residents of Uri try to rebuild their lives, they are also trying to send a message to the Pakistani government. “We want them to know that we will not be intimidated by their aggression. We will not be scared to live in our own country. We want peace, but we will not compromise on our security,” said Babar.
The incident has also highlighted the need for better preparedness and safety measures in the region. “We need to be better prepared for such incidents. We need to have more bunkers and shelters to protect our citizens. We can’t keep relying on the army to save us,” said a resident.
As the residents of Uri try to rebuild their lives, they are also trying to send a message to the world. “We want the world to know what we are going through. We want them to know that we are not just pawns in a game of geopolitics. We are human beings who just want to live in peace,” said Babar.