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| Kashmiri commuters across the Line of Control await the return |
Things are getting worse and worse on the Line of Control that divides Kashmir since the end of India's special constitutional assignment to Kashmir.
Troops from the two countries have also claimed allegations of killing each other's soldiers at the Line of Control, targeting each other's civilian population. Since the beginning of the tension, Pakistani authorities have confirmed the death of at least five civilians in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
As tensions escalate, diplomatic relations between the two countries have also been suspended, and there are many people who are stuck across the border in this situation.
At present, the situation is that at least 40 people belonging to Pakistan-administered Kashmir are waiting for the Line of Control to return, while ten persons from India-administered Kashmir seek a means to return. Are.
On August 19, when news of the butterfly note crossing point came to the Line of Control, the passengers were also present at that location and their families were there to take them but did the passenger and his reception party all return to Namad.
Look to the oncoming urban media to pick up your relatives at the crossing point.
When we spoke to the head of a family, he said that he was waiting but could not talk to the media about this as it would be a problem for relatives on the other side of the Line of Control. Done.
Individuals awaiting their return from Indian-administered Kashmir include Pulandri area resident Irfan Rasheed's uncle and his family. Irfan Rasheed said his uncle and his family returned on August 4, but the situation was so bad that no route was called.
Today, it is learned that there will be a special route for travelers arriving on both sides, so they have been waiting here since morning. After several hours, Abhi found out that today will not happen. Now called next Monday. '
They say, "What has happened this time has never happened before, for the first time the conditions are so bad that they do not know whether they will be able to return or no contact can be made."
According to Tata, the organizer of the crossing points in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, the government and the concerned agencies agreed that the return and departure of those who were returning and departing passengers would be arranged while on the arrival of new passengers. The ban will continue.
Authorities on behalf of Pakistan delayed the process until the other side of the Line of Control informed that the people waiting for the return had returned after a continuous wait and now they will return next week.
Crossing points on the LOC
The earthquake in Pakistan and India-administered Kashmir in October 2005 caused such devastation that India and Pakistan overturned their differences and were on their way to some places for cross-border transportation and especially for relief supplies. decided.
Thus for the first time in November 2005, on the Line of Control, Haji Pir made his way to the foot.
India and Pakistan announce crossing points at five places on the Line of Control. These crossing points were previously considered only for pedestrians, but for the first time in 2008, trade began at two of these locations.
The crossing points were pulled one at a time and the first of these locations was cleared of mines that were saved to prevent movement across the Line of Control. After which the administrative blocks were constructed and in some places bridges or roads were also constructed or expanded.
It is to be noted that besides the Srinagar Muzaffarabad bus service, these are the five major crossing points from which passengers can cross a pedestrian or crossing line. Is.
Muzaffarabad Srinagar bus service
India proposed the resumption of bus service suspended in 1965 in 2001, which was thawed in the snow of relations. When the proposal came to the table again in 2003, the two countries made progress on building a trust agreement and, after several meetings, reached an agreement on February 2005, and in April of this year, Srinagar Muzaffarabad bus service was launched after decades. Wind.
Pilgrimage Eddy crossing point
This is the first official crossing point on the Line of Control. In November 2005, goods were shipped to help victims of the earthquake. Therefore, this crossing point is not functional.
Nosairi Tithal Crossing Point
This crossing point is also known as Chiliana and this is the area that came in the news earlier this month when Pakistan accused India of having targeted its civilian population with cluster bombs.
A bridge was constructed on the Neelum River here at Chilani, from where passengers pass from one part of Kashmir to the other. It is on the narrow side of the Sapphire River, and the houses on the other side can be seen clearly. This crossing point is only open from May to October and is currently closed.
Chakothai - Eddy Crossing Point
At this crossing point, trade across the Line of Control would flow, but trade was halted here in March this year when the repairing of the command bridge at this location in India-administered Kashmir began.
Then in April, India alleged that smuggling of arms and drugs from the Chakotai hedge and butterfly note crossing point prevented the trade. However, the Travel and Trade Administration in Pakistan says that repairing the bridge was an excuse. India deliberately extended the work.
Rawalakot. Tails, butterfly notes. Check out the Garden Crossing Point
This crossing point connecting Rawalakot and Poonch is the last point to close during recent tensions. Trade here has been suspended since April, but last August 5, the pedestrians crossed the Line of Control. This route is now completely closed.
Water. Mahendra crossing point
This crossing point was called for the relief and delivery of relief goods after the earthquake in 2005, but like Haji Pir crossing point, it is no longer functional.
Rawla coat tail bus service
The bus service was started at Rawatkot and Poonch at Tetri Knot and Chakan Da Bagh on June 2006 and later the trade started on the same route but the current bus service is also suspended due to recent tensions.
Just be clear that the bus does not run at this location and people are within walking distance of a few meters.
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