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India launched airstrikes on nine locations in Pakistan on May 7, targeting suspected terrorist infrastructure. The action came in response to a terror attack earlier that day in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where 26 civilians were killed, escalating regional tensions.
On May 8, 2025, Pakistan initiated unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir, resulting in casualties. The Indian Army promptly responded to defend its territory.
The Indian government reiterated its commitment to securing its borders, emphasising that any attempts to violate Indian territory will be met with decisive and robust responses from the military.
The Indian Army reported the death of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar during cross-border shelling by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred as a result of intense exchange of fire along the Line of Control, which intensified following India’s Operation Sindoor targeting terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as reported by Economic Times.
A state of high alert has been declared in New Delhi, with increased security measures and evacuation orders in border areas like Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
The BCCI relocated an IPL match from Dharamsala to Ahmedabad due to the conflict, while the Pakistan Cricket Board postponed a PSL match in Rawalpindi.
The situation remains tense along the LoC. Indian forces are maintaining a strong presence and are fully prepared for any further escalation. The government continues to monitor the situation and ensure national security as reported by Business Today.