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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ap Correspondent

Travel firms in India see drop in bookings to countries supporting Pakistan

Flight passengers align at security check points in the Indira Gandhi International airport, New Delhi on 19 July 2024 - (AFP via Getty Images)

Indian holidaymakers are cancelling trips to popular resorts in Turkey and Azerbaijan over reports the two countries sided with Pakistan during its recent conflict with New Delhi, according to booking firms.

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated following a deadly attack in Indian Kashmir last month, which New Delhi blamed on Islamabad. Pakistan denied involvement, but heavy fighting erupted when India launched strikes on what it called "terrorist camps" inside Pakistan. A ceasefire agreement reached on Saturday has mostly held.

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