Thu May 08 05:10:00 UTC 2025: ## India’s Air Strikes Spark Retaliation Claims: Tensions Soar After Pulwama Revenge
**NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD** – India’s retaliatory air strikes against alleged terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) Tuesday night have ignited further tensions. Following the strikes, launched in response to the Pulwama attack, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for killing 14 Pakistani soldiers in two separate attacks.
The BLA, in a statement, described the Pakistani army as a “mercenary force.” While the Indian government has not officially commented on the BLA’s claims, the incidents highlight a significant escalation in the already volatile situation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Meanwhile, an all-party meeting is underway in India to discuss the situation, attended by key political leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Reports also suggest that Pakistan’s ISI chief and National Security Advisor contacted their Indian counterparts following the Indian air strikes, though the details of the conversation remain undisclosed. Furthermore, a high alert has been issued at railway stations across Uttar Pradesh, India, as a precautionary measure. The ongoing events are being referred to as “Operation Sindoor” in some media outlets.
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