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Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir rush harvest as border tensions rise

Farmers in border villages of Jammu and Kashmir are harvesting their crops early amid rising tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, as authorities and locals brace for further unrest

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Fear among the border communities has led many to decide whether to harvest or abandon crops as fodder for cattle, prioritising their safety over potential agricultural losses.

Fear among the border communities has led many to decide whether to harvest or abandon crops as fodder for cattle, prioritising their safety over potential agricultural losses.

Farmers in the border regions of Jammu and Kashmir have begun harvesting their crops prematurely due to escalating tensions following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.

According to ANI, local farmer Asghar Husain Shah from Gulpur Panchayat expressed sorrow over the attack and detailed the prevailing situation. Speaking to ANI, he said, "Neighbouring Panchayats such as Karma, Kasaliya, Dawar, and Noorkote are situated close to the border. After the Pahalgam incident, our area has been placed on high alert. We strongly condemn the attack and are deeply saddened by it."

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