Residents of border villages in Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Tarn Taran breathed a sigh of relief after India and Pakistan agreed to suspend hostilities. Life began returning to normal, but security forces remained on high alert due to the possibility of further violations.
In Amritsar, panic briefly spread in Wadala Veeram village after a “missile-like object” was discovered in a field. Army and Air Force personnel quickly removed it. Despite the scare, villagers in nearby areas like Bhindi Aulakh and Umarpura said no fresh firing or drone attacks had occurred since the ceasefire. Locals resumed their routine on Sunday after days of intense shelling.
Residents such as Gurnam Singh of Umarpura emphasized the need for peaceful dialogue between the two nations, saying, “War only brings destruction. Innocent lives are lost on both sides.”
In Gurdaspur and Pathankot, peace prevailed across about 150 villages, including Chauntra, Dugri, Bhaupur Afghana, Dostpur, Kukkad, and Nadala. Villagers noted they had not been asked to evacuate this time, unlike during previous escalations.
In Tarn Taran, people in Naushehra Dhala and Khemkaran also saw normal life resume. Markets reopened and residents rushed to buy essentials after three days of disruption. However, some like Baba Ajit Singh, a sewadar at a local gurdwara, pointed out that many had lost work due to the recent conflict.
Authorities said while the situation had calmed, the armed forces and police remained alert to respond quickly in case of any new threat.
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