India-Pakistan. Exchange of fire in the disputed Kashmir region. Tension after a deadly attack on Pahalgam

The Indian army informed about the “unprocessed fire” on the part of Pakistan on the borderline, dividing both country in the disputed Kashmir region. Escalation occurs after a terrorist attack near the city of Pahalgam, in which 26 civilians were killed.

The Indian army stated on Sunday that there was a “unproxted” shelling of manual weapons “initiated by Pakistan” along the control line (LOC), running between both countries.

“Our troops responded (fire) from the right light weapon” – added in the army's communiqué, not informing about the victims.

Pakistan He has not yet confirmed reports of the last fire exchange.

Similar incidents took place during the previous two nights.

After an attack around the city of Pahalgam

The escalation of tensions between neighboring countries took place after a terrorist attack, which occurred on Tuesday near the city of Pahalgam (in the area of ​​Jamm and Kashmir). 26 people were killed and 17 were injured.

India They accused Pakistan of responsibility for this attack, which they described as “the most deadly attack on civilians in the region since 2000”. Pakistan immediately rejected these accusations, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif found them “unfounded” and demanded a “neutral investigation.”

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi He promised to prosecute “terrorists” and their partners “to the end of the world”.

Appeal of the UN Security Council

The UN Security Council appealed to both countries with “maximum restraint”. Saudi Arabia announced that it is taking “actions to avoid escalation”, and Iran He proposed mediation.

Kashmir, inhabited mainly by Muslims, belongs partly to India and partly to Pakistan, but both countries are claiming to the whole region. An anti -infitic rebellion has been going on in Indian Kashmir since 1989, which has already cost the lives of tens of thousands of people. Pakistan accuses her of supporting India.