Amid growing tensions following the recent Pahalgam incident, Indian authorities have reportedly instructed farmers in border areas to complete their harvests within just two days.
According to local sources, the Border Security Force (BSF) issued the directive to residents of villages near the Attari international border, including Roranwala Khurd. Announcements were made via loudspeakers from a local gurdwara, urging farmers to expedite the wheat harvest before a pending lockdown of the border gates.
The BSF warned that gates along the border would be closed after the two-day window, leaving farmers with limited time to secure their crops.
The sudden directive comes at a time of heightened security and nationalistic fervour in the wake of the Pahalgam incident in Indian-administered Kashmir. The situation has also been marred by a tragic incident in Agra, where a Muslim biryani vendor was killed in what is being described as a hate-motivated attack.
The victim, 27-year-old Gulfam Ali, worked at Shahid Ali Chicken Biryani in the Tajganj area. According to Indian media, three armed men on a scooter opened fire at the restaurant. Gulfam was killed on the spot, while his colleague, 25-year-old Saif Ali, was injured.
Shortly after the attack, a man identifying himself as Manoj Chaudhary, allegedly affiliated with the self-styled Kshatriya Gau Raksha Dal, posted a video claiming responsibility, describing the act as retaliation for the events in Kashmir.
The twin developments—restrictive measures along the border and rising communal violence—have raised concerns about the state of security and communal harmony in the region. Human rights advocates and political commentators have called for restraint, urging authorities to de-escalate tensions and ensure the protection of all citizens, regardless of background.
