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India Pak Conflict

The document outlines the escalation of the India-Pakistan conflict following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in significant casualties and led India to suspend diplomatic talks and reconsider the Indus Waters Treaty. India's military response on May 7, 2025, targeted militant bases in Pakistan, prompting a counterattack from Pakistan on May 10, resulting in civilian casualties and military infrastructure damage. Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire announced on May 10, hostilities resumed shortly after, with both nations remaining on high military alert and international calls for peace.

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India Pak Conflict

The document outlines the escalation of the India-Pakistan conflict following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in significant casualties and led India to suspend diplomatic talks and reconsider the Indus Waters Treaty. India's military response on May 7, 2025, targeted militant bases in Pakistan, prompting a counterattack from Pakistan on May 10, resulting in civilian casualties and military infrastructure damage. Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire announced on May 10, hostilities resumed shortly after, with both nations remaining on high military alert and international calls for peace.

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India–Pakistan conflict from 7–10 May 2025, :

1. The Pahalgam Attack – 22 April 2025


Incident Overview

• Location: Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir


• Date: 22 April 2025
• Event: A coordinated terrorist attack targeted Hindu
pilgrims and tourists.
• Casualties: 28 civilians killed, dozens injured.

Accusation by India

• Militant Groups Blamed:


o Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)

o Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)

• India's Claim: These groups are allegedly supported and


trained in Pakistan.
• Public Response: Widespread outrage in India; demands
for retaliation surged.
2. Diplomatic Fallout and Indus Waters Treaty Tensions
India’s Reaction Post-Attack

• Diplomatic Steps:
o India suspended bilateral dialogues.

o Indian officials hinted at re-evaluating the Indus

Waters Treaty (IWT).

Indus Waters Treaty Background

• Signed: 1960 between India and Pakistan, brokered by the


World Bank.
• Provisions:
o India controls eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej).

o Pakistan controls western rivers (Indus, Jhelum,

Chenab).
• Strategic Significance: Seen as a rare example of peaceful
cooperation, even during wars.

India’s Latest Actions

• Post-22 April:
o India stopped sharing real-time river flow data with

Pakistan.
o Reports emerged that India was accelerating dam

projects on western rivers.


3. India’s Military Response – Operation Sindoor (7 May 2025)
Launch of Operation Sindoor

• Date: 7 May 2025


• Forces Used: Indian Air Force’s Rafale jets with SCALP and
HAMMER missiles.
• Main Targets:
o Bahawalpur: Alleged JeM base.

o Muridke: Headquarters of LeT.

o Muzaffarabad: Training camps in Pakistan-

administered Kashmir.

Impact and Outcome

• Casualties: Over 100 militants killed (Indian claims).


• Civilian Damage: Some civilian casualties in the targeted
areas.
• International Reaction: Calls for calm from UN, US, China,
and Gulf nations.

4. Pakistan’s Counterattack – Operation Bunyan al-Marsus (10


May 2025)
Pakistan’s Response

• Declared India's strike an "act of war".


• Launched Operation Bunyan al-Marsus on 10 May.
• Targets in India:
o Military bases in Jammu, Pathankot, and Barmer.
o Claimed destruction of weapon depots and
surveillance units.

Casualties and Damage

• Over 50 civilians killed across both nations.


• Destruction of military infrastructure on both sides.
• Flight Suspensions, School Closures in affected areas.

5. Ceasefire Attempts and Violation (10 May 2025 Onward)


U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire

• Mediator: Donald Trump (former US President).


• Ceasefire Announced: 10 May, late evening.
• Initial Agreement: Mutual de-escalation and UN
monitoring.

Ceasefire Violation

• Just Hours Later:


o Artillery exchanges resumed in Sialkot and Srinagar

sectors.
o Drones and missile threats continued.
6. Current Situation and Global Impact
Tensions Remain High

• Military Alert: Both nations are still on high military alert.


• Public Fear: Border populations have evacuated in some
areas.

International Involvement

• UN: Pushing for peace talks.


• China and Russia: Called for regional stability.
• OIC and Western Nations: Urging Pakistan to act against
militant groups.

Water as a Strategic Weapon

• India’s IWT Strategy: Suggested re-evaluation of water


cooperation.
• Pakistan’s Warning: Tampering with IWT would be a “red
line.”

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