Escalating Tensions: A Closer Look at India-Pakistan Clash

On Wednesday, a bright flash was captured on video showing an Indian airstrike on a residential Islamic seminary outside Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The strike followed the killing of Indian tourists in Kashmir, and speculation had mounted that the seminary might be targeted. Although students had vacated the area, the family of Masood Azhar, founder of the Jaish-e-Mohammed group, was still present, resulting in casualties.

The strike took the lives of 13 people, including women and children, with ten being relatives of Azhar. Thousands attended their funerals, which took place at a local stadium marked by religious chants. Azhar's sister and her husband were among those killed, while Azhar and his brother did not attend the funerals. A further attack targeted a complex in Muridke, demolishing a mosque and other structures.

India's strikes aimed at dismantling terror infrastructures, targeting Lashkar-e-Taiba among others, following accusations against Pakistan for harboring militant outfits. Amidst tensions, Islamabad has warned of retaliation. This confrontation elevates the conflict, primarily stationing in Kashmir, to new heights of severity.

(With inputs from agencies.)