In a statement that heightens already fraught relations, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has claimed that the country possesses "credible intelligence" suggesting that India is planning a military strike within 24 to 36 hours. This claim comes hot on the heels of an accusation by India that Pakistan supported militants responsible for a tragic attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists last week. Pakistan has vehemently denied these allegations.
Tarar went on to assert that India is attempting to create a "false pretext" for military action and emphasized that any military aggression from India will be met with a "decisive" response from Pakistan. These tension escalations follow the deadliest attack on civilians in the region in two decades, which occurred near the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam. Both India and Pakistan maintain claims to Kashmir, leading to two previous wars over the region.
Recent reports indicate that border troops from each country have engaged in sporadic small-arms fire, intensifying fears that India may retaliate militarily, as seen in responses to prior attacks in 2016 and 2019. Following the recent violence, Indian authorities reportedly detained over 1,500 individuals for questioning in Kashmir, and additional arrests continue, with authorities demolishing the homes of at least ten alleged militants.
This incident marks a significant event in the ongoing conflict surrounding Kashmir, a territory that has been marred by violence since an insurgency began in 1989. Although Indian police have identified two Pakistani nationals and one local as suspects linked to the attack, a fourth assailant remains unnamed. A group known as the Resistance Front initially claimed responsibility but later denied any involvement. The attack has spurred outrage across India, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to state that the perpetrators will be pursued relentlessly, vowing that justice will be served.
Tarar went on to assert that India is attempting to create a "false pretext" for military action and emphasized that any military aggression from India will be met with a "decisive" response from Pakistan. These tension escalations follow the deadliest attack on civilians in the region in two decades, which occurred near the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam. Both India and Pakistan maintain claims to Kashmir, leading to two previous wars over the region.
Recent reports indicate that border troops from each country have engaged in sporadic small-arms fire, intensifying fears that India may retaliate militarily, as seen in responses to prior attacks in 2016 and 2019. Following the recent violence, Indian authorities reportedly detained over 1,500 individuals for questioning in Kashmir, and additional arrests continue, with authorities demolishing the homes of at least ten alleged militants.
This incident marks a significant event in the ongoing conflict surrounding Kashmir, a territory that has been marred by violence since an insurgency began in 1989. Although Indian police have identified two Pakistani nationals and one local as suspects linked to the attack, a fourth assailant remains unnamed. A group known as the Resistance Front initially claimed responsibility but later denied any involvement. The attack has spurred outrage across India, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to state that the perpetrators will be pursued relentlessly, vowing that justice will be served.
