Rising tensions between India and Pakistan have disrupted the personal lives of many military personnel, with several either postponing weddings or cutting short their approved leave to return to duty.
Some officers who had arrived for the weddings of siblings were recalled midway, while others are now uncertain about attending their own nuptials. The ceasefire announced by India on Saturday brought temporary relief, but hope was short-lived as Pakistan launched a drone strike later the same day, reviving anxiety among families.
Akkamahadevi Godachappanavar, a schoolteacher from Gadag, shared how her sister’s son—an Indian Air Force officer posted in Gujarat—had his May 8 leave reduced from 10 days to just 3. His wedding is set for May 23, but doubts remain over whether he’ll be granted leave. “We are continuing with the preparations, though we’re anxious about a last-minute cancellation,” she said.
CRPF constable Gulam Rasul Chakkadi had planned a 25-day break from May 5 to attend his brother’s wedding and his daughter’s eye surgery. But on May 7, the CRPF issued an urgent recall notice to all personnel. Rasul departed Hubballi on May 9, just days after his daughter underwent treatment in Bengaluru. His family expressed pride in his dedication, despite the emotional toll of his abrupt departure.
A BSF constable from Vijayapura, whose wedding was planned for June 2, has now postponed it to November. “It’s better to avoid uncertainty,” he said.
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