India Pakistan conflict

The India-Pakistan conflict has escalated dramatically following the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians, predominantly Hindu tourists, were killed. The Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-based militant group linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. India accused Pakistan of supporting the attackers, a charge Islamabad denies.

In response, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled Pakistani diplomats, revoked visas for Pakistani nationals, and closed the Wagah-Attari border. Pakistan retaliated by suspending the Simla Agreement, closing its airspace to Indian flights, and halting trade routes.

On May 7, India launched "Operation Sindoor," conducting 14 airstrikes targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Punjab province. The strikes, carried out without entering Pakistani airspace, utilized Rafale jets and precision-guided munitions. Pakistan responded with drone and missile attacks on Indian cities, including Amritsar, which were intercepted by India's S-400 air defense system.

Domestically, India initiated "Operation Abhyaas," a nationwide civil defense drill across 244 districts, simulating emergency scenarios to prepare for potential escalation. The Indian Air Force also conducted "Exercise Aakraman," showcasing its offensive capabilities near the Line of Control.