Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir — Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, 62-year-old Hajira sought subsidized grains in Srinagar, anxious about the potential for war. Following a recent ceasefire announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, which aimed to mediate the long-standing Kashmir conflict, residents expressed cautious hope despite ongoing violence and government crackdowns. As missile exchanges and drone activity continued, many Kashmiris remained skeptical about lasting peace, fearing the situation’s volatility.
