New York Times: Kashmir Militants Kill Again as Trouble Grows Between India and Pakistan
NEW DELHI — Militants in Kashmir struck again on Monday, killing an Indian Army major and at least three other soldiers just days after orchestrating a devastating bombing that left dozens of Indian security forces dead.
Fears are now rising that Kashmir, a disputed region that lies between India and its regional rival, Pakistan, could be sliding into an especially deadly phase again.
Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan are breaking down; Kashmiri students are being rounded up and attacked; other young people have been charged with sedition for criticizing the Indian Army; and Indians are lashing out at Pakistani civilians, including Bollywood actors.
The recent violence in Kashmir — a majority Muslim region that is mostly controlled by India, a predominantly Hindu nation — has uncapped a wave of jingoism that is sweeping across India. The orange, white and green national flag is going up everywhere, and many people say they want revenge.
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More News On The Security Situation Continuing To Deteriorate Between Pakistan And India
Six More Killed in Kashmir as India-Pakistan Tensions Rise -- Bloomberg
Kashmir: Several dead in clashes between Indian army and militants -- DW
Nine killed in Kashmir gun battle days after deadly attack -- Al Jazeera
Pakistan recalls India envoy amid tensions over Kashmir attack -- Al Jazeera
3 comments:
China is in a difficult situation here considering their re-education camps for their western province people.
Anon @ 6:49
I agree with you. I still think what the Chinese did with the Uighurs puts them in an uncomfortable situation vs the India/Pakistan affair. I think the Chinese will stay in the background and give Pakistan moral support in this case.
The people downwind should be very concerned.
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