Saturday, March 29, 2025
Helicopter services from Katra to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine have resumed. The Jammu and Kashmir government had suspended flights for a week due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Officials restarted the service on Wednesday, allowing devotees to fly to the temple again.
The terror attack in Pahalgam worsened relations between India and Pakistan. In response, authorities suspended the Vaishno Devi helicopter service as a precaution. Security agencies recommended this move to protect pilgrims.
This decision caused many problems for the general public. Thousands of devotees rely on the air route, especially the elderly and those with health issues.
Life in Jammu and Kashmir is gradually returning to normal. Children are going back to school, and workers have resumed their jobs. The Jammu Directorate of School Education announced that schools in border areas will reopen on May 15.
This includes parts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri, and Poonch. These schools had closed due to fears of cross-border shelling. The reopening signals a return to routine life and brings relief to families.
The Pahalgam attack shocked the entire nation. Twenty-six innocent civilians lost their lives. Families were destroyed—women became widows, and children lost their fathers.
India responded with Operation Sindoor, a swift and firm military action. Though it brought justice, the pain of the attack remains fresh.
The Indian government has issued a clear warning to Pakistan. Officials stated they would not tolerate another provocation. The current ceasefire remains in place, but any future attack could trigger a strong response.
Pilgrims, students, and workers in Jammu and Kashmir are hoping peace will hold. For now, the resumption of the Vaishno Devi helicopter service marks a positive step toward stability.
