India targets terrorists, Pakistan vows retaliation

• India initiated military action following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
• The Indian Ministry of Defense highlighted that the attacks did not target Pakistani military facilities.
• Pakistan has announced it will respond to India's actions.

India decided to undertake a military operation against Pakistan after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The Indian Ministry of Defense stressed that these actions were a response to the "barbaric attack."

"India has shown significant restraint in the choice of targets and the method of execution," the Indian Ministry of Defense added.

The Ministry of Defense noted that the choice of targets and methods was deliberate to avoid escalating the conflict. The Indian army, in a statement published on Wednesday on the X service, asserted that "Justice is served."

A spokesperson for the Pakistani army informed local media that India attacked Pakistan with missiles in three locations. In response, Pakistan has announced retaliatory actions, which could lead to increased tension between the two countries.

As reported by PAP, Wednesday's attack was the first since 2019. At that time, India attacked Pakistani territory in retaliation for a suicide bombing on Indian paramilitary officers. Since the war in 1971, India had not previously attacked its neighboring Pakistani territories.

The ongoing issue centers on Kashmir, a region both countries claim. As CNN reminds us, India and Pakistan control parts of Kashmir and lay claim to it in its entirety. Kashmir is one of the most militarized regions in the world.

International observers are urging dialogue and de-escalation of tensions. In light of the growing threat, it is crucial for both sides to take steps toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict.