Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following a deadly attack in the town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir that claimed at least 26 lives.
The incident, among the deadliest in the region in over two decades, has renewed strains along the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto border that divides Kashmir between the two countries.
In the aftermath of the attack, both Indian and Pakistani forces exchanged gunfire across the LoC.
While Indian army officials reported that the firing was initiated by the Pakistani side, Pakistani authorities acknowledged the exchange but did not attribute responsibility for starting it.
No civilian casualties were reported from the cross-border firing.
The attack in Pahalgam was claimed by a group known as The Resistance Front (TRF), which Indian authorities believe to be linked to the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba organization.
In response, Indian police have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspects involved.
The diplomatic repercussions have been swift. India has announced its withdrawal from the Indus Waters Treaty, a longstanding water-sharing agreement between the two nations.
Pakistan, in turn, has paused a major irrigation project and closed its airspace to Indian flights.
These moves mark a significant cooling of relations between the neighboring countries, who share a history of conflict but also deep cultural and economic ties.
The United Nations has called for maximum restraint and urged both sides to avoid further escalation.
The people of Kashmir, who have long borne the brunt of the geopolitical conflict, are once again caught in the crossfire.
As tensions rise, voices on both sides and from the international community emphasize the need for dialogue and peaceful resolution.
The hope remains that, even in difficult times, diplomacy can prevail over violence.
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