india is preparing to attack Pakistan: The subcontinent is in extreme tension

After the horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir, there has been extreme tension between India and Pakistan. The fear of a new conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighboring countries has become strong.

According to a report published by the US media New York Times on Sunday (April 27), instead of easing tensions, India is now preparing for military action against Pakistan.

The report said that immediately after the attack, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the leaders of more than a dozen countries on the phone. At the same time, representatives of more than a hundred diplomatic missions located in New Delhi were summoned to the Indian Foreign Ministry. However, these efforts are not for peace; rather, they are taken to garner international support for a possible military operation against Pakistan, several diplomats said.

Earlier, in a speech, Prime Minister Modi announced the destruction of terrorist hideouts and strict punishment, although he did not directly mention Pakistan. Security forces have also launched massive arrests in Kashmir and intensified operations to find those involved in the terrorist attack. Hundreds of people have already been arrested.

India has already threatened to stop the flow of water to rivers flowing into Pakistan. At the same time, it has ordered some Pakistani embassy staff and Pakistani citizens in India to leave the country. In response, Pakistan has also announced the suspension of various bilateral agreements with India, especially the ceasefire agreement on the Kashmir border.

Hostility towards Muslims and Kashmiris has also increased in Indian cities outside Kashmir. Kashmiri students studying in various universities are being harassed and many are being forced to return home.

Notably, even after five days of the attack, the Indian government has not officially named any terrorist group or presented any major evidence in favor of Pakistan's involvement. On the other hand, the Pakistani government has denied any involvement in the attack.

In an Indian diplomatic briefing, officials highlighted Pakistan's past history of involvement in terrorism and said that some technical evidence has been found in the latest attack, which indicates a Pakistani connection.

International reaction:
The United Nations, the European Union, Iran and Saudi Arabia have urged both countries to exercise restraint. However, the role of the United States is still unclear. The fact that no US ambassador to India has been appointed so far during President Trump's second term indicates that South Asia is low on the Trump administration's list of priorities.

The New York Times also notes that the impact of international pressure is now much less due to India's current increase in diplomatic and economic power. As a result, India will not hesitate to take unilateral action if it wants.

Analysts' fears:
Analysts have warned that India could again carry out a major military operation across the border against Pakistan, as in 2016 and 2019. However, Pakistan has also warned of a strong response. They have said that any Indian aggression will be met with a response that is bigger than any other.

Analyst Daniel Markey warns, "Both sides are exaggerating their power. The situation could quickly spiral out of control.

One diplomat commented, "It is questionable how rational it is to start a war against a nuclear-armed neighbor based solely on past experience."