Pakistan Launches Attack on Jammu with Hovering Bombs; Indian Air Defense Responds with Shooting Counteractions
Jammu and Kashmir is once again gripped by escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. On April 22, 2025, a group of militants launched a savage attack on some Indian tourists in Kashmir, resulting in the tragic loss of 26 lives. This assault was the deadliest terrorist attack to hit Indian territory since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
India swiftly accused Pakistan of harboring the attackers, who were allegedly linked to the Kashmir Resistance, an offshoot of the infamous Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) group. Pakistan, denying any involvement, labelled the attack a "false flag operation," seeking a neutral probe into the matter.
India's response was immediate and robust, with New Delhi downgrading diplomatic relations, suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, terminating visa-free travel for Pakistanis, clamping down on the Attari border crossing, and even going as far as launching cross-border missile strikes on what it claimed were "terrorist infrastructure" sites in Pakistan. These strikes, dubbed Operation Sindoor, took place on May 7, resulting in severe retaliation from Pakistan.
Despite the hostilities, diplomatic channels remained somewhat open, as the national security advisers of India and Pakistan re-established contact – a small glimmer of hope for de-escalation.
Since the initial conflict, a heavy military presence has been established in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to continuous exchanges of fire along the Line of Control, resulting in civilian casualties and displacement. The region has seen over 1,500 arrests and home demolitions as part of the Indian government's crackdown on suspected militants.
The rising tensions, diplomatic setbacks, and economic restrictions have exacerbated a volatile situation already facing Jammu and Kashmir. The suspension of border crossings and trade and air links have further isolated the region, hindering normal interactions and affecting commerce.
The ongoing misunderstandings and military actions between the nuclear-armed neighbors continue to pose a significant risk for both the region and the wider world.
On Wednesday, the ongoing war-and-conflicts between India and Pakistan escalated further, with India accusing Pakistan of harboring militants linked to the Kashmir Resistance, an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) group. Pakistan, denying any involvement, dismissed the allegations and sought a neutral probe.
The escalations led to precise war- and-conflicts strategies, such as India's Downgrading of diplomatic relations, suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, termination of visa-free travel for Pakistanis, clamping down on the Attari border crossing, and even cross-border missile strikes on what it claimed were "terrorist infrastructure" sites in Pakistan.
These politically charged acts have resulted in general news headlines worldwide, with the sports sector taking a backseat in the region. Despite the hostilities, diplomatic channels have remained somewhat open for potential de-escalation.
The security crackdown in Jammu and Kashmir continues, with heavy installations of military personnel, leading to continuous exchanges of fire along the Line of Control. This has resulted in civilian casualties, displacement, and over 1,500 arrests and home demolitions as part of the Indian government's crackdown on suspected militants. The volatile situation places the region at continued risk, exacerbated by diplomatic setbacks, economic restrictions, and border crossings and trade suspensions.
