Sat to eat when sirens went off due to Pak shelling: J&K resident
The Uri town in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district has witnessed yet another night of intense shelling by Pakistan, leaving a trail of destruction and death in its wake. On Thursday night, the town was rocked by heavy artillery fire from across the border, killing one woman and injuring several others. Amidst the chaos, a resident, 38-year-old Babar, shares a harrowing account of how he and his family narrowly escaped the shelling.
“We just sat down to eat when the siren rang out,” Babar recalled. “We left everything and ran to the neighbours’ bunker.” The siren, a warning system to alert residents of impending danger, went off just as they were about to start their dinner. With no time to spare, they quickly gathered their belongings and rushed to the nearest bunker, hoping to find safety.
For Babar, this is not the first time he has had to experience the trauma of shelling. His house was destroyed twice in the past, once during the shelling in 1999 and again during an earthquake. The memories of those terrifying nights still linger, and the recent incident has left him shaken.
The shelling, which lasted for several hours, caused widespread damage to property and infrastructure in Uri. The authorities have reported that several houses and buildings were damaged, and many people were left without electricity or water. The town’s residents are still reeling from the aftermath of the attack, trying to come to terms with the destruction and loss of life.
The Uri sector has been a flashpoint in the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. The Indian Army has been vigilant, responding swiftly to any attempts by Pakistan to breach the ceasefire agreement. However, the recent shelling has raised concerns about the safety of the residents in the border areas.
For Babar and his family, the shelling is a constant reminder of the uncertainty and danger that lurks at their doorstep. Despite the challenges, they are determined to rebuild their lives and move forward. “We will not let the shelling break our spirits,” Babar said. “We will rebuild our homes and our lives, and we will not let the terrorists win.”
The Uri incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. The two nations have been locked in a bitter conflict over Kashmir, with both sides accusing each other of ceasefire violations and human rights abuses. The residents of Uri, like those in other border areas, are caught in the crossfire, forced to live with the constant threat of shelling and violence.
As the world watches the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, it is essential to remember the human cost of the conflict. The residents of Uri, like Babar and his family, are not just statistics or news headlines – they are real people, living in real fear, and fighting to survive amidst the chaos.
The Indian Express reported the incident, stating that the shelling lasted for several hours, causing widespread damage and injuring several people. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and the situation is still developing.
