Kashmir on Edge: Security Tightened, Investigations Underway After Pahalgam Killings

Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply following the deadly attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, where 26 people, including a newly married couple, were killed earlier this week. India has squarely blamed Pakistan for orchestrating the assault. In response,

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Indian and Pakistani troops have exchanged heavy gunfire along the border for the second consecutive day. Meanwhile, Pakistan has stated it is “fully prepared to cooperate with any neutral investigators” probing the attack. In Kashmir, armed police and soldiers are conducting extensive searches of homes and forests for suspected militants. India's army chief has visited the region to assess the security situation firsthand. In a further sign of worsening ties, Indian authorities have vowed to ensure “not a drop” of water flows to Pakistan, following India's decision to suspend its participation in the critical Indus Waters Treaty. The situation remains tense as both nations brace for further developments.

Edit By Choba Tripura