Desperate Plea for Relocation Amid Kulgam Operation

The anti-terror operation in Kulgam's Akhal village has now stretched into its seventh day, prompting distressed locals to call for immediate relocation. With gunfire reverberating through their homes, residents report severe shortages of food and medicine, compounded by sleep deprivation.

Mubarak Khanday, a local villager, highlighted the dire conditions, noting an acute ration shortage and psychological distress among women and children. The community is particularly concerned about the safety of its nomadic population, the Gujjars, who are in dire need of essentials.

Despite ongoing assistance from local officials, villagers persist in urging the government for urgent relocation and aid. They appreciate security measures but stress the pressing need for water, medication, and relief from unrelenting conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)