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India and Pakistan Edge Closer to Conflict After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Ceasefire violations, diplomatic escalations, and military readiness intensify as global powers call for restraint following the killing of 26 civilians in Kashmir.

The Indian Navy has unleashed a stunning show of force, firing multiple BrahMos anti-ship missiles in the Arabian Sea
An Indian warship demonstrates its long-range precision strike capability during a drill in the Arabian Sea on Sunday. (PTI)

Overview

  • The April 22 Pahalgam attack, claimed by Pakistan-backed proxy group The Resistance Front, killed 26 civilians, mostly Indian tourists, escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
  • Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed Prime Minister Modi on the military's preparedness, with all forces on high alert and counterterror operations intensifying in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, revoked Pakistani visas, and closed the Attari border, while Pakistan has responded with airspace closures and ceasefire violations along the Line of Control.
  • The United States and China have urged both nations to pursue a responsible resolution, with Washington expressing solidarity with India and condemning the terror attack.
  • The ongoing ceasefire violations, now in their fifth consecutive day, mark the most significant escalation along the LoC since the 2021 ceasefire agreement.