LoC Tensions Worsen After Pahalgam Attack, India Retaliates

Tensions remain high along the Line of Control (LoC) following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives—one of the deadliest since Article 370’s abrogation. The Pakistan Army has intensified ceasefire violations, prompting strong retaliation from Indian troops. India blames Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba for the massacre, escalating diplomatic fallout, including visa cancellations and embassy staff withdrawals. The Wagah-Attari trade route is now shut, and India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty, drawing incendiary remarks from Pakistani leaders. Prime Minister Modi has vowed “decisive action,” while Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif has demanded a “neutral probe,” resisting direct responsibility for the attack.