⚠️ URGENT: Follow official channels for real-time updates ⚠️

J&K Border Crisis: War Preparedness Guide

Critical information for residents in border areas of Jammu & Kashmir

1. Official Information & Emergency Contacts

Read the situation correctly — and only from official channels

  • The J&K administration has started moving people from exposed villages
  • Monitor these official sources:
    • DC-Jammu / DC-Samba / DC-Kathua (Telegram/X)
    • AIR Jammu (100.1 MHz)
    • Doordarshan
  • Treat every siren or SMS alert as real until "all clear" is declared
  • Media reports confirm further strikes are possible without warning

Emergency Contacts

Police

112

Ambulance

108

Fire

101

J&K Mental Health

1800-180-7159

District Control Room Numbers (24×7):

Jammu

0191-2571912, 0191-2571616

Samba

01923-241004, 01923-246915

Kathua

01922-238796

Poonch

01965-220258, 9086253188

Rajouri

01962-260207, 01962-260033

Udhampur

01992-270212, 01992-276915

Reasi

01991245587, 01991-245757

Ramban

01998-29550, 01998-266790

Doda

01996-233530, 234413

Kishtwar

1995-259555, 9482217492

Source: Office of the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Rail Head Complex

BSF Helpline (Jammu): 0191-2431021
Red Cross Jammu: 0191-2547850
Civil Defence (Jammu): 0191-2549100, 2544920
NDMA WhatsApp Alerts: Send "Hi" to +91-70191-15555

MISINFORMATION ALERT

A coordinated misinformation campaign is being waged through social media to sow mistrust, confusion and panic in India.

  • Verify all information with official sources before sharing
  • Question messages that provoke extreme emotions or panic
  • Check whether social media posts cite their sources
  • Be wary of manipulated images or videos

STAY ALERT, STAY VIGILANT!

2. Pack a 72-Hour "Go-Bag" Now

A pre-packed emergency bag can save critical minutes during evacuation. Each family member should have access to a bag that's:

  • Ready to grab - kept by your main door or bedside
  • Lightweight - you may need to carry it for hours
  • Complete - contains 72 hours of essentials

TOP 5 PRIORITY ITEMS

Water: 9L per person
Food: No-cook items
Medicines: 3-day supply
Documents: In zip pouch
Light: Torch + batteries

Survival Basics

Water

3L per person per day, small bottles

Food

Ready-to-eat meals, energy bars, dry fruits

Shelter Items

Small tarp, emergency blanket, rainwear

Medical & Hygiene

First Aid

Antiseptic, bandages, ORS, hand sanitizer

Medicines

3-day supply of prescription meds + paracetamol

Hygiene

Soap, toothbrush, sanitary products, face mask

Documents & Communication

ID & Documents

Aadhaar, voter ID, property papers in waterproof pouch

Phone & Power

Charged power bank, charging cables, spare SIM

Emergency Contacts

Paper list of family & emergency numbers

Tools & Clothing

Light & Tools

Torch, batteries, whistle, multi-tool, lighter

Clothing

1 change, warm layer, sturdy shoes, dust mask

Cash & Valuables

₹2000-3000 in small denominations

Special Needs Items

  • Infants: Formula, diapers, bottles, baby food
  • Medical conditions: Extra medications, copies of prescriptions
  • Vision/hearing: Spare glasses, hearing aid batteries
  • Pets: Food, water, leash, vaccination records

Go-Bag Storage Tips

  • Where: Near your main exit, easily accessible
  • Bag Type: Backpack preferred (keeps hands free)
  • Weight: Keep under 10kg for adults, 5kg for children
  • Check: Review contents every month

3. Know Where You Will Take Cover

If told to shelter-in-place:

  • Move to strongest interior room (ground-floor, no windows)
  • Cover windows with blankets to stop glass shards
  • Lie flat by inner wall during blasts; protect head

If told to evacuate:

  • Leave immediately with go-bag; secure gas/electricity if possible
  • Follow routes arranged by officials to shelters outside 5-km belt
  • Maintain convoy spacing; headlights off at night if instructed

Tip: Identify community bunkers in border villages with your panchayat or BSF post. Check the nearest usable one during daylight and note two alternates.

4. Harden Your House

  • Stack soil-filled sacks outside the room facing Pakistan; two layers cut shrapnel
  • Remove LPG cylinders, fuel cans, and farm fertiliser
  • Store extra water in covered vessels (supply cuts happen after strikes)
  • Use black-out curtains at night; turn off outside lights

5. Family Communication Plan

  • Write important phone numbers on a paper card for every family member
  • Create a WhatsApp group OR SMS list for quick "I'm safe" updates
  • Set two meeting points: one in the village, one outside (nearest tehsil)

6. During Attack

Drop — Cover — Stay:

  • Get flat on stomach, feet toward blast, mouth open to equalize pressure
  • Wait 10 minutes after last explosion before moving (secondary rounds are common)
  • Never film or livestream troop movements (endangers forces, violates Official Secrets Act)

7. After a Strike

  • Treat bleeding immediately; apply pressure, improvise tourniquet for limb wounds
  • Check for gas leaks; open windows only when firing stops
  • Mark unexploded shells with cloth and inform Army/BSF; never touch
  • Wait for evacuation orders before re-entering damaged buildings

8. Vulnerable Groups

Elderly & disabled

Assign one able-bodied escort; keep mobility aids ready

Children

Explain events calmly; give them simple tasks (torch-holder, supply counter)

Livestock & pets

Store 3-days' fodder in a rear shed; spray-paint your mobile number on cattle

9. Financial Backup

  • Withdraw a week's cash (ATMs near border often shut first)
  • Upload document photos to cloud with 2-factor authentication
  • Use low-data "lite" apps; networks may throttle bandwidth

10. Mental Health

  • Use routines to maintain control (stretching, prayer, helping others)
  • J&K mental-health helpline: 1800-180-7159 (24×7)

12. Three Quick Wins Today

  • Walk to your closest bunker or evacuation point; note the time it takes
  • Bundle documents in a waterproof envelope in your go-bag
  • Charge all power-banks and phones; keep one off to save battery

Doing these three things puts you ahead of 90% of the population in a sudden escalation.

Reliable News Channels

While official government channels remain your primary source of information, these mainstream news outlets typically provide factual coverage during emergencies:

Television News

  • Doordarshan News (National broadcaster)
  • All India Radio News (100.1 MHz in Jammu)
  • DD Kashir (Regional channel)
  • NDTV 24x7
  • India Today
  • Republic TV
  • Times Now

Digital/Print News

  • Press Information Bureau (pib.gov.in)
  • Daily Excelsior (Jammu-based)
  • Indian Express
  • Hindustan Times
  • Times of India
  • Greater Kashmir
  • Rising Kashmir

Important: During crises, even reliable news channels may report unverified information. Always cross-check critical safety information with official government sources before taking action. When in doubt, follow instructions from local authorities.

CRITICAL REMINDER

Stay alert, stay calm, and always let the official instructions overrule anything you read on social media.