The relationship between India and Pakistan remains highly strained. A ceasefire was declared to mitigate the escalating tensions between the two nations. Just three days after this announcement, normalcy is gradually returning to various regions in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in Reasi.
Reports indicate that students were seen heading to school in the morning. However, residents of a border village in Samba district are still apprehensive due to the fear of the Pakistani army, especially after hearing explosions on Monday night, which resulted in shrapnel hitting a home. The shelling from Pakistan has caused damage to the roof and kitchen of the affected house.
Local resident Dalbir Singh expressed that the fear from the Pakistani shelling is ongoing. He stated, "We were unaware of what was happening last night, but we heard the noise. In the morning, we discovered the aftermath. Fortunately, the damage wasn't extensive. We were all at home when the explosions occurred. The police later arrived to assess the situation. There is a prevailing atmosphere of fear."
Another local, Krishan Chand, mentioned that he was outside when the explosions took place. He recounted, "We had no idea what was happening last night, but we heard the commotion. In the morning, we saw the consequences. Thankfully, the damage was minimal. We were all indoors during the blasts. The police came afterward to evaluate the situation. The fear is palpable." A resident from another border village, Prakhar Singh, added, "When the drone attacks occurred, I was trying to calm my children. Pakistan refuses to acknowledge the situation."
On Monday evening, amidst a blackout in Samba, Indian air defense forces intercepted Pakistani drones, leading to sightings of red streaks and sounds of explosions. Military sources reported that a limited number of drones had entered the Samba sector, and actions were being taken against them. They reassured that the number of drones in the Samba sector was relatively low, and there was no cause for concern.