The de facto borderland as a space of uneven ontological insecurity: Insights from a village in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir

De facto borders are far more than lines drawn by state apparatuses, they are living archives of territorial upheaval. Etched into the collective memory of borderland communities, these fractured histories do not just recall past conflicts; they actively govern the rhythm of everyday life, dictating how neighboring groups trust, divide, and coexist.