Sat to Eat When Sirens Went Off Due to Pak Shelling: J&K Resident
The Uri sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district faced intense shelling by Pakistan on Thursday night, resulting in the loss of one life and several others injured. The incident has left the residents of the area shaken, with many sharing their harrowing experiences of the shelling.
One such resident is 38-year-old Babar, who spoke to the Indian Express about the traumatic event. According to Babar, he and his family had just sat down to eat when the sirens rang out, signaling the start of the shelling.
“We just sat down to eat when the siren rang out…We left everything and ran to the neighbour’s bunker,” Babar said, still visibly shaken by the ordeal.
The shelling, which lasted for several hours, resulted in widespread destruction and chaos in the area. Babar’s house, which was previously destroyed in the 1999 shelling, was again damaged in the recent incident. This is not the first time Babar’s home has been affected by the conflict; it was also destroyed in a major earthquake in 2005.
Babar’s story is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan on the lives of ordinary people living in the region. The Uri sector, which is located along the Line of Control (LoC), has been a frequent target of Pakistani shelling in recent years.
The recent incident is just the latest in a long series of ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC. In recent months, there have been several instances of shelling and firing by Pakistani forces, resulting in the death and injury of several Indian soldiers and civilians.
Despite the ongoing tensions, the residents of Uri and other areas along the LoC are determined to continue their daily lives, even in the face of danger. Babar, for example, has vowed to rebuild his home and return to his normal routine.
“We will rebuild our house, and we will go back to our normal life,” he said. “We can’t let the Pakistanis dictate our lives. We will live here, and we will fight for our rights.”
Babar’s determination is echoed by many other residents of Uri and other areas along the LoC. Despite the risks and challenges they face, the people of Jammu and Kashmir are determined to live their lives with dignity and to protect their homes and communities.
As the situation along the LoC remains tense, the people of Jammu and Kashmir are bracing themselves for further shelling and violence. However, they are also determined to continue their daily lives and to rebuild their communities in the face of adversity.
The Indian government has also taken steps to provide support to the affected families, including providing financial assistance and medical care to those injured in the shelling.
In conclusion, the recent shelling incident in Uri is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan on the lives of ordinary people living in the region. Despite the risks and challenges they face, the residents of Uri and other areas along the LoC are determined to continue their daily lives and to protect their homes and communities.
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