Intensifying Kashmir conflict: India-Pakistan tensions escalate
The conflict in Kashmir is intensifying. Indian attacks on Pakistan have resulted in the deaths of at least 100 militants, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reported. In response, Pakistan claims it has killed 40 to 50 Indian soldiers.
What do you need to know?
- Indian attacks on Pakistan: Indian Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, announced that at least 100 militants have been killed as a result of Indian attacks on Pakistan.
- Pakistan's response: Pakistan's Information Ministry reported that between 40 to 50 Indian soldiers were killed at the Kashmir border.
- Escalation of conflict: Tensions in the Kashmir region increased following a terrorist attack on 22 April, in which 26 tourists were killed.
What are the effects of the Indian attacks?
Indian Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, reported that at least 100 militants have been killed as a result of Indian attacks on Pakistan. These attacks are part of Operation Sindoor, which aims to eliminate terrorist camps in Pakistan.
Srinagar emphasized that India does not seek to escalate the conflict, but remains ready for a strong response should Pakistan take further actions.
How is Pakistan responding to India's actions?
Earlier, the Indian government announced that the death toll from Pakistani shelling on Indian territory in Kashmir has risen from 15 to 16, including women, children, and one soldier. Fifty-nine people were injured.
The Pakistani military reported that 31 civilians, including women and children, were killed, and 57 people were injured due to Indian airstrikes.
Pakistan's Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, stated that the Pakistani military destroyed Indian military installations at the border and shot down 50 drones, including 25 of Israeli production.
What’s next for the conflict in Kashmir?
The escalation of the conflict in Kashmir stems from a terrorist attack on 22 April, in which 26 tourists were killed.
India accused the Pakistani group Lashkar-i-Toiba of conducting the attack, which Islamabad denied. Direct military attacks began on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, and the situation in the region remains tense.
