India, May 10 -- With border tensions escalating between India and Pakistan, worries residents in several neighbourhoods across Delhi are making a beeline for grocery shops, pharmacies, and online platforms, stocking up on dry rations, medicines, and essential household items amid fears of supply disruptions. The wave of anxiety has surged over the past three days, prompting authorities to issue reassurances and urge people not to hoard.

"There is no need to hoard rations or food items in Delhi. There is no advisory regarding a shutdown," the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) clarified on Friday, seeking to quell public anxiety.

Still, local shopkeepers report a sharp uptick in footfall and bulk buying. Harish Malik, owner o...