A recent militant attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, resulted in 26 deaths and triggered a wave of national unease, recalling the 1990s insurgency. Schools and markets in the region were closed in reaction to the violence, which is attributed to the Resistance Front, a banned militant group. Analysts warn that this incident may lead to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, who both claim Kashmir and have been navigating a ceasefire established in 2021. This attack raises concerns about the future stability of the region and the potential for conflict to erupt once more.
The recent attack in Pahalgam, killing 26, revives haunting memories of Kashmir's past violence, leading experts to warn of worsening tensions between India and Pakistan.
"We were in a bad place, and we weren't actively getting worse; now, it will actively get worse," warns Srinath Raghavan, highlighting the precarious situation.
The attack threatens to undermine the fragile 2021 ceasefire between India and Pakistan, risking escalated military conflict in the already volatile region.
"All bets are off" following the violence, indicating the potential for an unpredictable and perilous escalation in India-Pakistan relations.
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