Residents of Kalakote villages in Rajouri district were startled by the sound of gunfire after a hiatus of around thirteen years, as an encounter unfolded between security forces and terrorists on Wednesday morning.
The skirmish erupted following a Cordon and Search Operation launched by security forces in the Baaji Maal area of Kalakote. Solki, Baaji Maal, Brevi, Keri, and Jabbar villages, forming this region, witnessed a firefight, marking the first encounter in approximately thirteen years.
According to locals, the last encounter in the area occurred in 2010, and since then, the atmosphere had remained relatively calm. However, the sudden reoccurrence of an encounter has left residents in a state of shock and fear. Expressing their desire for peace, villagers emphasized their preference for tranquility over the distress caused by gunfire.
Muhammad Din, a resident of Baaji Maal, recounted the morning’s events, stating, “The firing started in the area this morning. We are all in a state of fear. There is panic among villagers.” He stressed the community’s collective longing for peace, highlighting the disruption caused by the unexpected exchange of bullets, preventing even basic tasks like fetching water during the encounter.
The renewed gunfire has disrupted the prolonged peace in Kalakote villages, leaving residents anxious and emphasizing the urgent need for stability in the region.
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