War Sparks In The Neighborhood

The Indian Air Force announced that it targeted key camps associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen that were active on Pakistani soil, including Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. The attack killed 10 family members of Azhar Masood, who has been declared a terrorist by the international community and is on the wanted list The Indian Air Force targeted and destroyed nine such centres in Pakistan, which are believed to be terrorist strongholds, and the Indian side claims that more than 120 individuals were killed. The concern that a conflict between India and Pakistan will break out at any time, driving everyone's minds into a pit of uncertainty and shaking their hearts, is over and with this swift action, the war has begun, rocking the whole South Asian region. On April 22, the Indian government responded strongly, stating that the blood of innocent people shed in the terrorist assault in Pahalgam, India, must be repaid.

India claims that the attack on innocent people who were visiting the tourist spot of Pahalgam was carried out by terrorists trained and supported by Pakistan. The argument was fueled by the Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir about the differences between Hindus and Muslims. The Indian media had repeatedly hinted that India was preparing for diplomatic action in the first phase, economic action in the second phase, and strategic action in the third phase. Pakistan also asserted that it has developed a strategy to respond to any action by India. Both sides' media were very active in spreading misinformation, instilling fear, and informing the public about their respective countries' capabilities. The war was expected to break out after both governments gave the army full authority.

After Pakistan's Prime Minister granted the army complete command over the conflict, the Indian government stated that the army had been given the autonomy to decide the manner of operation, the target, and the timing of the war. According to Indian media, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi authorized the army to go to war with Pakistan during a super cabinet meeting attended by the chiefs of the three armed branches, the Navy, Air Force, and Army. Thus, for the past couple of weeks, it appears like India and Pakistan have been making plans to defeat one other with all of their might, and the armies of both countries have finally come face to face.

Pakistan's use of the Pakistani flag to commemorate the remains of those killed in the Indian strike appears to have backed up the Indian side's claims. At present, there is very little to none international support for Pakistan. The United States, which has traditionally supported Pakistan, has removed its hand, while China has proposed bilateral engagement. Despite Turkey's evident support for Pakistan, other Gulf nations, Europe as a whole, and even Russia publicly support India. This will definitely benefit India directly. After Pakistan honors the bodies of suspected terrorists, their family members or supporters with the national flag, the international community will be able to stand on India's side more strongly.

There have been reports that Pakistani government and military officials have threatened to use nuclear weapons. India and Pakistan are both nuclear powers,. However, Pakistan's economic situation is not good. Although Pakistan is drowning in foreign debt, economic corruption is reaching new heights. Since gaining independence, Pakistan has struggled to form an independent state in Balochistan. The Baloch Independence Liberation Army is active and poses a serious threat to Pakistan's unity and economy. The waves of Article 370 abrogation in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir has also spread to Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Many speculate that India may see Balochistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir as weak links. After India suspended the Indus River Treaty and even blocked the water of its tributaries, almost three crore people in Pakistan will be directly affected.

It is reasonable to predict that the Pakistani people will resist the existing government owing to its impact on agriculture and drinking water. On the contrary, the whole Indian population has rallied against Pakistan. Even opposition figures, who have spoken out strongly against the current Indian Prime Minister Modi and many of the Bharatiya Janata Party's acts, appear to be in support of the administration. Everyone has uniformly complimented Indian military actions in nine locations and shown their support. However, residents in Pakistan are angry with the army's leadership. Even officers who have served as military spokespersons for the Pakistani army for a long time have been heard in the media pouring fire at the Pakistani military leadership. Nonetheless, the Pakistani army maintains that it is fully prepared to respond to Indian actions at any time. The response can only imply war.

If India had attacked a military facility, a government structure, or a civilian area, there would have been actual conflict. However, as India is confined to terrorist strongholds, Pakistan's aggressive response can only lead to war. This might be the second big dispute between two nations in South Asia since 1971. This conflict will have far-reaching consequences beyond India and Pakistan. It will almost certainly have an impact on neighboring countries. Our point is that war will be fatal. It is not a solution; rather, it is the source of destruction. Nepal's effort should be founded on this premise.