Explosive Intensification in Kashmir Dispute: India Attacks Targets in Pakistan
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Intense Escalation in Kashmir Dispute: India Launches Strikes on Pakistani Sites - Intense escalation of Kashmir dispute: India launches attacks on Pakistani locations
The unrest in Kashmir between India and Pakistan has reached new heights, with India reportedly bombing at least six targets in Pakistan. To further escalate the conflict, cities in the Pakistani region of Punjab, specifically Bahawalpur and Muridke, were also hit by Indian attacks. The borders along Kashmir witnessed intense exchange of fire and artillery shells.
As per Pakistani reports, 26 lives were lost and 46 others were wounded, including four innocent children. In the Indian-controlled Kashmir region, specifically the city of Poonch, at least 8 people were killed and 29 were injured due to Pakistani artillery fire, according to local authorities.
The Indian Army declared that they obliterated "nine terrorist camps" in Pakistan, asserting that these camps were planning and coordinating attacks against India. They emphasized that the action in Pakistan was well-aimed, calculated, and not an attempt to heighten tensions, with no Pakistani military installations being targeted. "A form of justice has been executed," declared the Indian Army.
Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, vowed a "resolute response" to the Indian attacks. The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs labelled India's actions as reckless, bringing the two nuclear-armed countries to the brink of a major war.
The Pakistani Army claimed to shoot down five Indian combat aircraft over Indian territory, including three Rafale, one MiG 29, and one SU aircraft, and one drone. They also claimed to have damaged a hydroelectric power plant in the Pakistani part of Kashmir.
Due to the intensified military actions, air traffic in the region has been affected. Pakistan has temporarily closed its airspace for approximately 48 hours, halting both international and domestic flights, as reported by the Foreign Office.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have been escalating over the past two weeks, with repeated firing incidents along the border. The tension spiked after a deadly terrorist attack on Indian tourists in the Indian part of Kashmir on April 22, resulting in 26 casualties. India alleges Pakistan's involvement in the attack, which Pakistan denies.
Following the escalation, international concerns arose, with the UN Secretary-General urging both countries to practice military restraint. US President Donald Trump expressed hope that the tension eases soon, while China and Britain have both offered to mediate between India and Pakistan.
The long-standing Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan, dating back to their independence in 1947, has frequently led to violence and wars over the region.
- The unrest in Kashmir, which has long been a point of conflict between India and Pakistan, has seen a massive escalation, with India reportedly bombing targets in Pakistani cities like Bahawalpur and Muridke.
- The Indian Army claimed to have obliterated "nine terrorist camps" in Pakistan, while Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, vowed a "resolute response" to the Indian attacks.
- As a result of the intensified military actions, air traffic in the region has been affected, with Pakistan temporarily closing its airspace for approximately 48 hours.
- The United Nations Secretary-General and world leaders like US President Donald Trump and the leaders of China and Britain have expressed concerns over the escalating conflict and urged both nations to practice military restraint.
- The Kashmir conflict, dating back to their independence in 1947, has frequently led to violence and wars over the region.
- Amid the violence, 26 lives were lost and 46 others were wounded in Pakistan, and 8 people were killed and 29 were injured in the Indian-controlled Kashmir region, including four innocent children.
