The volatile border between India and Pakistan saw heightened conflict today, with Jammu bearing the brunt of retaliatory military actions. Following India’s “Operation Sindoor” missile strikes on May 7 targeting alleged terrorist sites in Pakistan, Pakistan’s military launched counterattacks, leaving vehicles damaged and neighborhoods shaken in Rehari, Jammu. Residents near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch reported explosions and a complete blackout, forcing many to seek shelter in makeshift facilities like college classrooms.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs accused Pakistan of using civilian airliners as shields during a failed drone and missile attack on May 7, a claim Pakistan denies, asserting that India’s strikes killed civilians, including two children, in six cities. Pakistan’s air defenses reportedly intercepted Indian missiles targeting airbases like Nur Khan and Rafiqui, while India claims its strikes were precise, aimed solely at “terrorist infrastructure.” Unverified reports from Pakistan allege a Jammu temple was destroyed in the strikes, escalating local outrage.
The conflict, sparked by a April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists, including a Nepali national, has disrupted daily life. Flight operations at 32 Indian airports, including Srinagar and Amritsar, remain suspended until midnight, and Pakistan’s airspace is closed until noon today. The Indian Oil Corporation urged calm, assuring ample fuel stocks despite panic buying at pumps. Internationally, Nepal expressed solidarity with India, condemning terrorism, while the U.S. and UAE called for de-escalation.
As both nations trade accusations, the risk of further escalation looms. Nuzpost will keep readers updated on this developing crisis, as the world watches whether diplomacy can avert a broader conflict between these nuclear-armed neighbors.
