Escalation in Kashmir: India and Pakistan Resume Fire Exchanges

On April 26, 2025, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated as both nations exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region. This follows a terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, where 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, were killed.

The Indian military reported “unprovoked” firing from Pakistani positions overnight, prompting retaliatory action. No casualties were reported on the Indian side, but the situation remains volatile.

The Resistance Front, affiliated with the Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack. India accused Pakistan of supporting the militants, an allegation that Islamabad denies.

In response, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, revoked visas for Pakistani nationals, and closed its borders. Pakistan retaliated by closing its airspace to Indian airlines, halting trade, and expelling Indian diplomats.

The international community, including the UN and the US, has urged both countries to exercise restraint. However, the risk of further escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors remains a significant concern.