India Airspace Closure: Escalating Tensions with Pakistan
Pakistani aircrafts prohibited from flying in Indian airspace.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point, following a series of violent events in Kashmir. Here's a fresh breakdown of the latest developments, including the airspace shutdown, military actions, and diplomatic repercussions.
A turbulent airspace: India-Pakistan standoff
In the face of mounting tension, India has blocked Pakistani airlines from utilizing its airspace. This decision, announced late evening, mirrors Pakistan's previous move. The restriction will remain in effect until the 23rd of this month. Earlier, Pakistani authorities had alleged that their nemesis was planning a military assault within the next 24 to 36 hours. However, India has remained silent on this claim.
Politics: Verbal barbs fly in the wake of violence
The spat between these nuclear-armed regional powers was ignited by a brutal attack on April 22 in Indian-administered Kashmir that left 26 civilians dead. Reports suggest that two of the three perpetrators were Pakistani nationals. India labeled them as terrorists attempting to incite a violent rebellion in Kashmir. Pakistan refutes any involvement and implores an impartial investigation.
Gunfire along the border: Nightly skirmishes
Following the violent incident, a cycle of escalation has ensued. India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty with its neighbor, while Pakistan has shut its airspace to Indian airlines. There have been repeated reports of cross-border gunfire. Despite the uncertainty about casualties, there have also been hints of normalcy, such as a scheduled telephone conversation between top military generals from both countries, which took place as planned on a recent Tuesday.
After the bloodbath: India's potential military response
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pleaded with newly appointed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to condemn the April 22 terror attack in a private conversation and to support a thorough investigation. Historically, India has blamed Pakistan for supporting terrorism in Kashmir, a claim that Pakistan denies. Since their independence from Britain, the two countries have fought three wars, two of which revolved around Kashmir. The remaining conflicts included the Kargil War in 1999 and aerial raids in 2019, all of which fueled military tensions.
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- ntv.de
- mau/rts
- CNN
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