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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rajesh Roy

India and Pakistan are again teetering on the brink of conflict over disputed Kashmir. Here's why

Pakistan India Kashmir Attack - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir has again moved India and Pakistan closer to war as the two rivals downgraded diplomatic and trade ties, closed the main border crossing and revoked visas for each other’s nationals.

Pakistan has denied it was behind Tuesday's attack that killed 26 mostly Indian tourists at a popular scenic spot in the Himalayan region, where India claimed it restored a sense of calm despite a decadeslong rebellion. A previously unknown militant group calling itself Kashmir Resistance has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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