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Kashmir Attack Escalates India-Pakistan Tensions with Nuclear Threats and Military Clashes

Cross-border violence and diplomatic reprisals intensify after a deadly terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, with fears of further escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

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Indische Sicherheitsbeamte stehen in der Nähe von Pahalgam im Süden Kaschmirs Wache
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Overview

  • A militant attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, killed 26 Indian tourists and one Nepali, with Indian authorities blaming Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
  • India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty, expelled Pakistani nationals, and vowed to pursue the attackers, while Pakistan expelled Indian diplomats and closed its airspace.
  • For three consecutive nights, Indian and Pakistani forces have exchanged fire along the Line of Control (LoC), raising concerns of broader conflict.
  • Pakistan's Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi issued a nuclear threat, warning of Pakistan's missile arsenal being aimed at India.
  • Pakistan's military reported killing 54 militants near the Afghanistan border, claiming Indian involvement, further straining relations.