Sun May 04 05:10:00 UTC 2025: ## India-Pakistan Tensions Flare After Pahalgam Terror Attack
**NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD** – India and Pakistan are on high alert following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which has triggered a significant escalation in tensions along the Line of Control (LoC). Indian authorities have blamed Pakistan for the attack, alleging that two local Kashmiris, trained by Pakistan, carried out the assault alongside three terrorists who infiltrated from across the border. India has responded with a series of actions, including demolishing the houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba linked terrorists and deploying army-trained defense groups in Rajouri.
Pakistan denies involvement, but reports indicate a significant military buildup in Lahore and heavy firing along the LoC at 65 locations in a desperate attempt to preempt any Indian retaliation. Multiple clashes have occurred along the LoC, with both sides accusing the other of unprovoked attacks. India has reported thwarting further infiltration attempts, killing terrorists near Uri. Investigations are underway, with some reports suggesting a possible link between Pakistan’s SSG commandos and the Lashkar-e-Taiba.
The incident has drawn strong condemnation from Indian officials, including Farooq Abdullah who criticized Pakistan’s actions. The escalating tensions overshadow other international news, including Prince Harry’s explosive allegations about his family’s security, the Weinstein retrial, and Meghan Markle’s political future. Despite the heightened tensions, some rare acts of cooperation continue, such as the joint launch of a Soyuz rocket by Russia and the U.S.
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