J-K: Situation returns to normal in Reasi, schools reopen

ANI May 13, 2025 159 views

Life in Reasi has normalized as schools reopen following the India-Pakistan ceasefire. However, Samba border villagers remain fearful after overnight shelling damaged homes. Locals describe panic during drone attacks, though authorities downplay the threat. The Army confirms intercepting Pakistani drones while assuring residents of controlled engagement.

"We were clueless last night, but we heard noises... There is an environment of fear." – Dalbeer Singh, Samba resident
Reasi, May 13: Life in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi returned to normal after India and Pakistan came to an understanding on the cessation of hostilities. Morning visuals showed students returning to schools.

Key Points

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Reasi schools reopen after India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement

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Samba villagers report shelling damage and drone attacks

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Locals express fear despite minimal structural harm

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Army confirms intercepting Pakistani drones in Samba sector

However, local residents of a border village in the Samba district feared the Pakistan army after blasts were heard on Monday night and splinters hit one of the houses.

The roof and kitchen of the affected house have been damaged after shelling by Pakistan.

Dalbeer Singh, a local, said that there was constant fear due to shelling by Pakistan.

"We were clueless last night, but we heard noises. We saw in the morning that this had happened. However, there is not much damage. We were all at home when the explosion happened. The police came later and took stock of the situation. There is an environment of fear."

Krishan Chand, another local, said that he was sitting outside when the explosion occurred.

"We were clueless last night, but we heard noises. We saw in the morning that this had happened. However, there is not much damage. We were all at home when the explosion happened. The police came later and took stock of the situation. There is an environment of fear," he said.

Prakar Singh, a local from another border village, said, "When the drone firing happened, I was trying to calm my kids. Pakistan is not ready to agree."

Red streaks were seen and explosions heard as India's air defence intercepted Pakistani drones amid a blackout in Samba on Monday evening, with Army sources saying that a small number of drones had come in the Samba sector and were being engaged.

Army sources said that comparatively, a very small number of drones have come in the Samba sector, and they are being engaged, and there is nothing to be alarmed.

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