India Targets Pakistan Terror Camps in Bold Kashmir Strike, Sparks War Fears

India unleashed a bold strike on Wednesday, targeting what it calls terrorist strongholds in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Dubbed Operation Sindoor, the mission hit sites in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Punjab province, leaving at least one child dead and two others injured, according to Pakistani officials. India insists its actions were precise, sparing military sites and focusing solely on terrorist infrastructure linked to recent attacks, including a deadly April 22 assault in Indian-controlled Kashmir that claimed 26 lives.

Pakistan didn’t mince words, branding the strikes a "blatant act of war" and accusing India of targeting civilians, including women and children, in areas like Bahawalpur and Muridke. A mosque was reportedly hit, and Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry warned of threats to regional peace and even commercial air traffic. The attack’s remote targets, accessible only by foot or horse, stirred claims that victims were accused of supporting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India’s Defense Ministry emphasized restraint, stating the strikes were "measured and non-escalatory." Yet, the nuclear-armed neighbors are no strangers to tension, with Kashmir—a disputed region since their 1947 independence from Britain—remaining a volatile flashpoint. Pakistan denies India’s accusations of backing the April attack, calling India’s narrative a ploy to play the victim.

Across the globe, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope for a quick resolution, noting the centuries-long rivalry. "They’ve been fighting for many decades and centuries, actually," he said, fresh from the Oval Office. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed the sentiment, urging both nations toward peace.

As both sides trade barbs, the world watches a region where history, pride, and power collide, hoping this latest flare-up doesn’t ignite something far worse.