Residents Near LoC Fortify Bunkers Following Pahalgam Terror Incident
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Synopsis
Tensions have escalated in Poonch, J&K, following a terror attack in Pahalgam, leading villagers in Salotri to prepare their bunkers for potential conflict. The residents credit their safety to reinforced bunkers provided by the government, which are essential for protection amid ongoing ceasefire violations.
Key Takeaways
- Tensions rise in Poonch after Pahalgam attack.
- Salotri villagers prep bunkers amid ceasefire violations.
- Bunkers are provided by the government for civilian safety.
- Residents feel secure in their underground shelters.
- A response to cross-border attacks is anticipated.
New Delhi, April 26 (NationPress) Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the loss of 26 lives, tensions have surged along the Line of Control (LoC), particularly in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The village of Salotri, the last Indian settlement directly opposite Pakistani military installations, is experiencing a surge of activity as locals prepare their underground bunkers, anxious yet ready for any potential escalation in cross-border tensions.
The inhabitants, living at the very forefront of the LoC, have started to reinforce their bunkers after Pakistan engaged in unprovoked ceasefire violations over the past few days.
Pakistani forces have been targeting Indian positions with small-arms fire, prompting a strong and appropriate response from the Indian Army, as per official reports. No casualties have been reported at this time.
The residents of Salotri express their sense of security thanks to the bunkers supplied by the central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
These fortified shelters, constructed approximately 10 feet underground, are reportedly bulletproof and well-designed to ensure safety during shelling and gunfire incidents.
"Living in a border area, the bunkers provided by PM Modi for civilians are incredibly strong, bulletproof, and built 10 feet underground. We feel no danger inside them. We are immensely grateful to PM Modi because we feel completely secure in our own homes," shared one villager.
He continued, "What the terrorists did in Pahalgam was a despicable act. They murdered our Hindu brothers. It is essential to respond to this act. We are prepared because once the retaliation begins, we will need to ensure our safety. Thus, we are ready with our bunkers."
In the nearby village of Hunderman on the LoC, as many as 217 villagers took refuge during the Kargil War in a bunker that was smaller than the current ones, and they continue to maintain that shelter to this day.
Salotri village previously lacked such bunkers, forcing residents to flee to Poonch town. However, they now feel confident in their ability to remain safe within their village, even amid increased conflict.
