Clash erupts at Pakistan-India border following war threats
Photo: Shooting occurred on the Pakistan-India border (Getty Images)
A shootout occurred on the Pakistan-India border on Friday, April 25. A clash was also reported on another section of the border, the Indian resource NEWS18 reports.
On Friday, April 25, the Pakistani side allegedly shelled several locations along the Line of Control. There were also reports of a ceasefire violation in the Handwara sector of the Kupwara district. No casualties have been reported.
"There were incidents involving firearms in some places along the Line of Control, initiated by Pakistan," the Indian news resource writes, citing a defense source.
According to sources, the Indian military provided an "effective response" to the shelling.
This incident took place on the same day that Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the city of Srinagar. The general was there to assess the security situation in the Jammu and Kashmir province after a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
Another incident was also reported in the Bandipora area (North Kashmir). According to media reports, there was an armed clash between Indian soldiers and militants. India initiated the operation after receiving intelligence about the presence of armed militants in the village of Kulnar-Bazipora.
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Threats of war
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated in an interview with Sky News that the recent events could lead to an 'all-out war' between Pakistan and India.
Asif emphasized that the world should be "worried" about the prospect of a full-scale conflict between two countries that possess nuclear weapons. The Minister also expressed hope that the dispute could be resolved through negotiations.
Pakistan-India conflict
India and Pakistan both claim the Kashmir region as their territory, each controlling different parts of the area. The land dispute has claimed tens of thousands of lives over the past three decades. While tensions between the two countries have decreased in recent years, the gunfire this week did not lead to an escalation.
On April 22, a group of armed individuals attacked tourists in Pahalgam, killing 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen. Responsibility for the attack was claimed by the little-known militant group "Kashmir Resistance."
India claims that Pakistan is behind the attack, but Pakistan denies this. Pakistani authorities say it was a "local rebellion."
In response, India closed a border crossing in the region, imposed visa restrictions, and announced its withdrawal from the Indus Waters Treaty. The Pakistani authorities responded by stating that they viewed these actions as an act of war.
The disruption of the flow of the Indus River will seriously affect Pakistan, as rivers like Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej are the primary sources of water for the country. These rivers meet the needs of tens of millions of people and are used for agriculture, irrigation, and drinking water.
