Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, security measures have been intensified along the Indo-Pak border. In a precautionary move, the Border Security Force (BSF) has asked villagers near the zero line, including those from Rouda Wala Khurd in Amritsar, to harvest their standing crops within two days.
An announcement was made at a Gurdwara Sahib in the village, informing farmers about the directive. According to local villager and Sarpanch Tarsem Singh, the community stands firmly with the BSF. “We are with the BSF. Whatever they say, we’ll follow,” he said, highlighting the villagers’ commitment to supporting national security efforts.
Announcement in a Gurdwara Sahib near Indo-Pak border village Rouda wala Khurd, Amritsar to harvest the crops within two days (fields crossing zero line) BSF officials have said the locals villagers for the announcement. Local villager & Sarpanch Tarsem Singh says we are with the… pic.twitter.com/jwM2eGPnc3
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Expressing anger over repeated terror incidents, Tarsem Singh also appealed to the central government to take stronger action. Referring to the latest attack in Pahalgam that targeted tourists, he said, “Tourists went to Pahalgam to enjoy, and again and again attacks happen. We appeal to the Government of India to send a strong message and teach Pakistan a lesson.”
Meanwhile, tensions remain high along the border after a BSF jawan, P K Sahu, was detained by Pakistan Rangers on Wednesday. Sahu, who was posted with the 182nd Battalion at the Ferozepur border, reportedly crossed the Punjab border accidentally while on duty. He was in uniform and carrying his service rifle at the time of the incident. Official sources said the 40-year-old jawan had only recently returned to duty after a period of leave.