The recent India-Pakistan ceasefire was quickly overshadowed by renewed hostilities in Kashmir. Following heavy shelling and drone attacks from Pakistan, thousands fled the region. Despite the intention behind the ceasefire to diffuse rising tensions, accusations of violations by both sides persisted. On the Indian side, damage was widespread and fatalities occurred. Residents expressed skepticism about returning home until calm is fully restored, underlining the fragility of the situation and the impact of ongoing military actions on civilian life in the contested region.
The ceasefire was intended to halt the hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbors and defuse the worst military confrontation between them for decades.
We will go back only after complete calm prevails, said Basharat Ahmed, who lives in Poonch district.
Our joy around the ceasefire just vanished, said Bashir Ahmed. He and his family had to return to the shelter at the college.
Indian officials said Pakistani shelling since Wednesday had killed at least 23 people and injured scores more.
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