


Rising Tensions between India and Pakistan Prompt Closures and Preparations amid Fear of Conflict
India and Pakistan escalate military tensions after a deadly attack in Kashmir, leading to school closures and preparations for potential conflict among residents.
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In response to rising tensions following a deadly attack in Kashmir, Pakistan has closed over 1,000 religious schools, while residents prepare bunkers amid fears of military escalation. India blames Pakistan for the attack, which killed 26, and tensions have led to ongoing gunfire along the Line of Control. Both countries have exchanged diplomatic measures, with the US urging de-escalation. Schoolchildren in Pakistan-administered Kashmir are receiving emergency training due to the precarious security situation. The public is living in fear as military operations loom, reminiscent of past conflicts over the region since the partition of British India.
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The current tensions were triggered by a deadly attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, which India blames on Pakistan-backed militants
Both countries have engaged in ongoing gunfire along the Line of Control. Additionally, Pakistan has taken measures such as closing over 1,000 religious schools, while residents in the region are preparing bunkers and emergency facilities
The United States has urged both sides to de-escalate tensions, though specific diplomatic actions beyond this call have not been detailed
Residents are preparing bunkers and receiving emergency training, particularly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where schoolchildren are being given safety instructions
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