A deadly attack in Pahalgam, a peaceful tourist town in Indian-administered Kashmir, has caused serious tension between India and Pakistan. On Tuesday, gunmen opened fire on a tourist group, killing 26 people, including one visitor from Nepal. Survivors said the attackers shouted that the tourists supported Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Indian Quickly Blamed On Pakistan:
A group called The Resistance Front (TRF), which is believed to be linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack. Indian police said that two of the attackers were Pakistani nationals. India blamed Pakistan for helping the attackers, though Pakistan has denied any role.
In response, India canceled visas for Pakistanis, sent back Pakistani military officials, closed its land border, and suspended a key water treaty. It also warned Indian citizens not to travel to Pakistan.
Pakistan reacted by closing its airspace to Indian flights, stopping trade with India, canceling Indian visas, and reducing Indian staff in its embassy.
This incident has brought back memories of past fights between the two countries. People are now asking: Which statement describes the India-Pakistan war? Experts say it’s often started with small attacks like this, followed by strong political and military responses from both sides. Many fear the situation could turn worse if not handled carefully.