15 days after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, India launched airstrikes on 9 terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. After the air strike of the three armies, there is an atmosphere of enthusiasm in the border villages of Barmer district bordering the Indo-Pak border. At the same time, there is an atmosphere of silence on the border and restlessness in the villages. The villagers who saw the wars of 1965 and 1971, when India launched an aerial attack on Pakistan and vacated their villages during the Kargil War, are now again aware of the possible crisis. People angry with frequent terrorist incidents are now expecting decisive action.
Discussions about war and security in the rural areas of the border are intensified after the air strike. The border residents believe that national security is paramount and the government should take effective steps to retaliate against the enemy country. Sher Singh Sodha, resident of Tamalore, Bharatharam Akali told that at this time is the wedding season, but every discussion in the villages is what will happen next. People can be seen repeatedly discussing security situation and possible decisions in their conversation.
Many houses vacant in Trimohi village of Kargil
Gulabram Bhil says that during the Kargil war, many families of Trimohi village vacated their houses and moved to safe places. His family was also involved in them. This time too, due to similar circumstances, a crisis has arisen in front of the common people. People are worried that they will have to vacate the village again.
Strict vigil on the border, people alert
From Bakhasar, Kalnore, Gadarrod, Munabav, Rohidi and Sundara to Jaisalmer, there are strong vigilance in about 200 villages bordering the border. The security agencies are taking strict action on the activities after 6 pm and every activity is being closely monitored. High alert has been declared after the air attack. Due to the accessibility of internet and social media, people are getting information from moment to moment.
Worry again in villages returning to the path of development
Due to the development works in the region in recent years, people are moving towards a happy future. After irrigation projects and good crops, the villagers planned to improve their standard of living. But recent circumstances have put a shadow of uncertainty on these schemes.
Time to learn from past experiences
Senior citizens of Dhat region, former sarpanch Rameshchandra Chandak, Dasharatha Meghwal, Tulja Ram Maheshwari, Devaram Tailor said that the country should take a further strategy by taking lessons from previous incidents. Villagers believe that now the time has come when there is no relaxation in security and a clear message should be given to the country that terrorist activities will not be tolerated.
