On Wednesday morning, India targeted an area controlled by Pakistan as a reaction to a recent attack on tourists in Indian territory.
The missile strike resulted in the death of one child and injuries to two others, as reported by the Associated Press.
The Indian government stated in a release that it aims to disrupt the infrastructure utilized by extremists, asserting, “Terrorist attacks against India are planned and directed.”
The Indian Embassy emphasized that the attack did not hit any civil, economic, or military targets in Pakistan, clarifying that it strictly aimed at “known terrorist camps.”
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the strike as a “cowardly attack” and mentioned that Pakistan “reserves the absolute right to respond decisively to this unprovoked Indian action.”
Pakistan’s Federal Intelligence Agency said the incident involved “innocent civilians and mosques in Pakistan,” and reported that “Pakistani troops are addressing the aftermath of the missile attack.”
Both nations have claimed that three Indian jets and one drone were downed, but these claims remain unverified.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office described the attack as “unprovoked” and asserted that it targeted “civilians.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that he is “closely” monitoring the situation, echoing President Trump’s earlier hope for a quick resolution to the conflict between the two nations.
Rubio added, “We will continue to engage both Indian and Pakistani leaders towards a peaceful solution.”
Recently, tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan following militant attacks in Indian-controlled Kashmir, which resulted in 26 deaths. India holds Pakistan responsible, while Pakistan denies involvement.
The Hill has reached out to the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, D.C., for comments.
