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India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Following Deadly Kashmir Attack

India intensifies manhunt for attackers as both nations impose sanctions, exchange gunfire, and face international calls for restraint.

Overview

  • A deadly attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, killed 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali, marking the region's worst civilian attack in decades.
  • India has accused Pakistan of supporting the attackers, linking them to the Lashkar-e-Taiba militant group, and released sketches of three suspects, including two Pakistanis.
  • Both nations have implemented reciprocal measures, including border closures, visa suspensions, and the expulsion of diplomats, further straining relations.
  • Sporadic gunfire along the Line of Control occurred on the night of April 24–25, with both sides blaming each other for the exchanges.
  • The United Nations has urged both nuclear-armed neighbors to exercise maximum restraint and pursue peaceful resolution to avoid further escalation.