Kashmir attack escalates India-Pakistan tensions anew
India accuses Pakistan of an attack in Kashmir, leading to escalating tensions between the two nuclear powers. Prime Minister Modi announces retaliatory measures that could have serious consequences. Will the conflict over Kashmir turn into a war?
What do you need to know?
- Attack in Kashmir: Twenty-six people were killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The "The Resistance Front" group, linked to the Pakistani organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility.
- India's reaction: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India will identify and punish all terrorists and their supporters, actions that may be seen by Pakistan as a provocation.
- Significance of the Indus River: India threatens to suspend the water agreement concerning the Indus, which could have a serious impact on Pakistan's food and energy supply.
What are the consequences of the attack in Kashmir?
The terrorist attack in Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, has once again intensified the conflict between India and Pakistan. The "The Resistance Front" group, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack. Experts warn that the situation could lead to a new war, and India is planning retaliatory measures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that India will identify and punish all terrorists and their supporters.
Will the Indus River become a flashpoint?
The Indus River, crucial for Pakistan's agriculture and energy, could become another flashpoint in the conflict. India is threatening to suspend the water agreement, which could seriously impact Pakistan's food and energy supply. Experts point out that such actions could lead to further escalation of tensions between the two countries.
- The Indus is a red line for Pakistan - warns Christian Wagner, senior fellow at the Science and Politics Foundation in Berlin.
Will the conflict over Kashmir turn into a war?
The conflict over Kashmir has been ongoing since 1947, and the current situation is one of the most serious escalations in years. India and Pakistan, both armed with nuclear weapons, are on the brink of conflict. Experts do not rule out limited military action, similar to the one in 2019 when India bombed Pakistani territory. Prime Minister Modi is under public pressure to take decisive action.
