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#BREAKING | India successfully foils Pak's bid to escalate tensions along the LoC and International Border, Indian Air Force carry strikes on Pakistan's Air Defence System

Diksha Bisla brings you this report with Sidhant & Idrees Lone

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A helicopter carrying 7 people, including the pilot, crashed in the Gangnani area of #Uttarkashi district on Thursday morning, with casualties feared.

The chopper, piloted by Capt. Robin Singh, had taken off from Sahastradhara helipad and was en route to Kharsali. There were six passengers onboard, four men and two women, all Indian nationals.

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Saudi Arabia is leading the first mediation effort between #Pakistan and #India. Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir visited India yesterday and is visiting Pakistan today. He is scheduled to meet with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

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Indian authorities say at least 22 killed since escalation started as thousands flee border areas
Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff, reporting from India’s capital New Delhi, said the Indian Army has called the strikes by Pakistan a “blatant escalation”.

“It said that Pakistan has used drones and other munitions to strike and the Indian Army has engaged and destroyed these drones,” Shariff said.

“This is the initial response, but a more detailed response about the loud explosions we’ve heard throughout the area and heavy artillery fire in the border areas is expected shortly,” she said.

“India said at least 22 people have died since the escalation in these attacks and dozens of people injured,” she added.

“And when we talk of the loss of life there’s also loss of livelihoods. Remember that thousands of people have been evacuated from villages in the border areas for safety.”

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US mission to Pakistan restricts all diplomatic personnel movement
The US Mission to Pakistan has “restricted all personnel movements” in light of recent attacks by Pakistan and India, adding that it will reassess the situation “this afternoon”.

“The US Department of State continues to remind US citizens of its standing ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory against all travel to areas near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict,” the State Department said in a post on X.

“If US citizens find themselves in an area of active conflict, they should leave if it is safe to do so. If they cannot leave safely, they should shelter in place,” it added.

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Pakistan retaliated after ‘great provocations’ by India: Islamabad analyst
The latest military escalation between India and Pakistan could be only the first phase of a bigger conflict, said Imtiaz Gul, a political and security analyst based in Islamabad.

The “great provocations” for Pakistan were the Indian army’s launching of attacks by fighter jets and drones for several days before Pakistan’s response early on Saturday.

“This is what constitutes the grounds for Pakistan’s retaliation. It’s going to be very dangerous if the Indians don’t relent and stop their war propaganda,” Gul told Al Jazeera.

“So this was the last trigger Pakistan needed to launch attacks,” he said.

Gul added that the escalation is somewhat reminiscent of previous major conflicts in 1971 and 1999, but this time it has been revolving around air attacks so far rather than ground offensives.

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What are Pakistan’s Fateh missiles?
There have been reports that Pakistan has deployed its Fateh missiles during its military operation against India.

Pakistan’s advanced Fateh has two variants known as Fateh-1 and Fateh-2.

According to military experts, the Fateh-1 version is a short-range missile capable of striking targets up to 140km [87 miles] away. The Fateh-2 version is described as “more advanced” and can reach up to 400km [248 miles], according to reports.

Both variants are said to be surface-to-surface missiles.

The word Fateh roughly translates to “conqueror” or “victor” in Arabic.

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India accuses Pakistan of attacking religious sites, residential areas
India’s Defence Ministry has accused Pakistan of targeting civilian infrastructure during overnight attacks as part of operation Bunyan Marsoos.

“[Pakistan targeted] places of worship like the famous Shambhu Temple and residential areas in Jammu. Multiple armed drones have been sent through the night, endangering civilians and religious sites,” the ministry said in a statement.

“The Indian Armed Forces remain vigilant and are committed to defending the sovereignty of the nation,” the ministry added.

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Pakistan will consider peace if India stops military action, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said he told US Secretary of State Macro Rubio on Saturday.

Dar told Pakistani broadcaster Geo News that he said the “ball is in India’s court” in his conversation with Rubio. “War is not our priority and we genuinely want peace but without hegemony of any country,” said Dar, who also serves as the country’s deputy prime minister.

Dar said his interactions with world leaders, including Rubio and the Saudi foreign minister, on Saturday morning had been “positive” and that he hopes talks with India can begin.

Asked about contact between the two countries’ militaries after the latest round of attacks, Dar said “messages have been exchanged on both sides”.

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On the streets of Pakistan, the attacks on Indian military targets this morning brought about a sense of relief and jubilation for some.

People across the country were constantly questioning the lack of major military action by Pakistani forces in the wake of the deadly attacks carried out by India over the past few days.

There were calls for a “show of strength” by the military.

However, as the conflict continues and intensifies, there is also anxiety, apprehension and a sense of panic, especially on the eastern side of the country near the border with India, as well as in Rawalpindi, the garrison city adjacent to the capital, Islamabad.

People continue to fear India’s missile and drone attacks, the former continued in the early hours of this morning, while Pakistan’s airspace remains closed.