Frightened Indians evacuate Kashmir city via special train

Amid blaring whistles and wielding batons, police struggled to maintain order as hordes of workers, primarily from the central and eastern regions of India, clashed and swore to grab a spot on the train. The special train, sponsored by the federal government, offered free passage to those fortunate enough to snag a seat to New Delhi, approximately 600 kilometers (400 miles) north of Jammu.

A truce was announced shortly after by officials from both nations, declaring an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire.

Karan Verma, 41, originally from Chhattisgarh, a central Indian province, had spent the past 2 decades working as a mason in Akhnoor, near Jammu. Eager to escape the relentless booms and bustle of the war-torn city, he was more than willing to flee at any cost.

"The nights are Hell on Earth with explosions all night long," he shared. "Leaving is the only option."

Concerned parents tossed their children into waiting hands of family members who managed to secure a spot onboard, while others fought desperately to make their way onto the overcrowded train.

"More trains are needed," urged Suresh Kumar, 43, hailing from Madhya Pradesh, as he dragged his brother away from a heated altercation with a fellow passenger.

Nisha Devi and her family, comprising her husband and three children, attempted to board the train back to their home province of Bihar in the east. Unfortunately, they were unable to find space.

"Getting on that train would've been like walking straight into a trap with the children," she mused philosophically.

Civilian Casualties

The onset of recent Indo-Pakistani hostilities was triggered by a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that left 26 tourists, mostly Hindu male travelers, deceased. India accused the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, a recognized terrorist organization by the United Nations, of orchestrating the attack, but Pakistan vehemently denies any involvement1[3].

With over 60 civilian casualties reported, fears grow that the escalation could culminate in full-blown war.

Determined to endure the arduous journey, Teklal Padmani Lala clung to the metal bars of one of the compartment entrances as the special train prepared to depart Jammu.

"I'll hold on like this the entire way to Delhi and beyond if necessary," he declared.

[3]: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-60894820.commodities, drugs and guns smuggled across the Indo-Pakistani border, demonstrating their complex and volatile relationship.

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Amid the tension, Indian policemen struggled to maintain order as workers from various regions of India clamored to board a special train sponsored by the federal government, aiming to escape war-torn cities like Jammu.
One such worker was Karan Verma, a mason who had lived and worked in Akhnoor, near Jammu for two decades, but was eager to return to his native province of Chhattisgarh due to the ongoing explosions and turmoil.
Nisha Devi, a woman from the east Indian province of Bihar, struggled to secure a spot on the train for herself and her family during the chaotic evacuation, eventually being unable to board and expressing concern for their safety.