State Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand visited the area Friday to boost confidence among the villagers and also take steps to ensure their safety.
He directed the district administration to buy speed boats to cover distances in the Chenab river for timely evacuation from the villages in case of any casualty.
But ensuring safety of the residents is a difficult task for the civil administration.
"The only thing that can ensure our safety is silencing the guns from across the border. The BSF is doing a great job protecting the borders, but the central government must take up the issue with Pakistan so that the ceasefire agreement is respected," said Ranjit Singh, 54, a resident of the area.
