The police in the Indian-controlled Kashmir have identified Pakistan as responsible for a series of militant attacks over the past three days, resulting in 12 deaths and dozens of injuries. Pakistan claims the Indian-controlled Kashmir, referred to as 'Jammu and Kashmir' in India, as part of its historical territory. Since the late 1980s, tens of thousands have died in clashes between Indian security forces and militants opposed to India in the region, although violent conflicts have decreased in recent years. The police chief of Jammu and Kashmir stated on Wednesday, June 13, that 'our hostile neighbor is trying to disrupt the peaceful environment of the region.' A spokesperson for the Pakistani Foreign Ministry did not respond to a Reuters request for comment. Pakistan has consistently denied India's allegations of supporting militant groups, claiming it only supports Kashmiri separatists politically and diplomatically. According to Indian officials, in clashes on Tuesday, June 12, two militants and one Indian soldier were killed, and one civilian and six Indian security personnel were injured. In a third instance of armed conflict that began late Wednesday local time in the Doda area, one police officer was injured. An unnamed Indian official told the media, 'After receiving reports of a group of militants moving in the Doda area, army and police units launched operations in the area. Due to the militants' gunfire, one police officer was injured. The conflict in this area is still ongoing.' The recent wave of armed conflict in Indian-controlled Kashmir began on Sunday, coinciding with the official swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, who was elected as India's Prime Minister for the third time. In a militant attack on a bus carrying a group of Hindu pilgrims, nine were killed and 41 others injured. Jitendra Singh, a federal government minister and local assembly member from Kashmir, stated on Wednesday while visiting the injured that the activities of separatist militant groups have expanded from the Kashmir Valley to the Jammu region. The majority of Jammu's population, which is part of Indian-controlled Kashmir, is Hindu. All armed attacks over the past three days have occurred in this area. Previously, most militant attacks were limited to the Kashmir Valley, which has a Muslim majority. Following these attacks, opposition parties in India criticized Narendra Modi's government and called for decisive action against the perpetrators of the attacks.
Indian Police Blames Pakistan for Deadly Attacks in Kashmir
The Indian police have blamed Pakistan for a series of militant attacks in Kashmir that resulted in multiple casualties. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region, which both countries claim. This escalation is significant as it coincides with Modi's recent swearing-in, raising concerns about regional stability.
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📰 What Happened
The Indian police have attributed a series of militant attacks in Kashmir, resulting in 12 deaths and numerous injuries, to Pakistan. This escalation of violence coincides with the recent swearing-in of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising concerns about regional stability.
- 12 people have died and dozens have been injured in the recent attacks.
- The violence has shifted from the Kashmir Valley to the Jammu region, which has a majority Hindu population.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Kashmir has been a contested region between India and Pakistan since the partition in 1947, leading to multiple wars and ongoing violence. The area has a history of militant activity, particularly from groups seeking independence or union with Pakistan.
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