New Delhi, April 26 -- Living under the constant threat of renewed hostilities, villagers residing near the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu are once again bracing for the worst. In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent escalation between India and Pakistan, residents have begun clearing underground bunkers and preparing for any potential flare-up.

Thousands of underground safe shelters have been built by the government over the years to protect civilians from cross-border firing. Although ceasefire violations have remained relatively low since 2021, the aftermath of the recent Pahalgam attack has sparked fresh safety concerns among border dwellers.

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