War Alert!

My grandfather and uncle were in Amritsar today. Amritsar is my home town-- I wasn't born there and have visited it only twice, but that's where most of my ancestors lived, and many far-off relatives still live there.

Food wise, it's excellent. You get some of the best truly Punjabi(read dipped in oil and ghee) dishes there.

Historically, that's where Jallianwala Bagh is-- where innocent Indians were massacred by General Dyer. Also, that's where the Operation Bluestar was executed.

Geographically it's a stone's throw away from Lahore, Pakistan thus making it a very important strategic point for army and BSF officers. (I could see Lahore from the Wagah border, it's so close).

Today, while people were busy with their work, school, play and eating, Fighter planes were heard and spotted in the skies. Panic spread and people ran home, thinking an Indo-Pak war had begun.

Thank God it was just a practice session.

Maybe next time will be a real one.