The airstrikes are the latest escalation between the neighbouring countries following a deadly attack that killed 46 Indian policemen in the disputed Kashmir region this month.
India has launched airstrikes in Pakistani territory in retaliation for a terror attack earlier this month in Kashmir that killed 46 Indian policemen.The attack comes days after an Indian paramilitary convoy was bombed in the territory, killing 46 Indian policemenIndia said its jets bombed a training camp for Jaish-e-Mohammed — the militant organisation claiming responsibility for the terror attack.
"In the face of imminent danger, a pre-emptive strike became absolutely necessary," Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said. "India has been repeatedly urging Pakistan to take action against the Jaish-e-Mohammed to prevent jihadis from being trained and armed inside Pakistan.
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