Rising India-Pak tensions cast shadow over weddings in Punjab's border districts

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, anxiety is growing among civilians—particularly those with weddings planned in the coming days.

Gurinder Singh, a resident of Muktsar town, voiced his concern over his nephew’s wedding, scheduled for May 12 in Punjab’s Fazilka district.

“We are all perplexed. Everything is ready, and the functions are scheduled to begin on May 10, but the current situation is making us nervous,” he said.

He added that blackout drills had already begun in the area, further increasing the unease. “The situation escalated further on Wednesday with the execution of Operation Sindoor. Adding to our worries, schools in the border districts have been ordered shut as a precautionary measure,” Gurinder said.

The owner of a popular wedding hall in the region echoed similar sentiments. “Just a few weddings are usually held in May. However, those who have planned them are definitely anxious,” he noted.

Despite the rising concern, officials have urged the public to remain calm, assuring that there is no need to panic.