<keyword id="20242441" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nowshera" source="keywords">Nowshera</keyword>: Two <keyword id="19900658" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="terrorists" source="keywords">terrorists</keyword> were neutralised, as well as a large number of warlike stores, including two AK-47s and one pistol recovered so far following an <keyword id="22151311" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="anti-infiltration-operation" source="keywords">anti-infiltration operation</keyword> launched by the <keyword id="19908736" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Indian-Army" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Indian Army" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Indian Army">Indian Army</keyword> on the intervening nights of September 8 and September 9 in the Nowshera region of <keyword id="19900657" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jammu-and-Kashmir" source="keywords">Jammu and Kashmir</keyword>. As per information received from the White Knight Corps, the anti-filtration operation named "Operation Kanchi" was conducted based on information obtained from intelligence agencies and the Jammu and Kashmir Police regarding an infiltration bid. The search operation was conducted in the general area of the Lam region of Nowshera. Taking to social media platform X, the White Knight Corps stated, "Based on inputs from intelligence agencies and Jammu-Kashmir Police regarding a likely infiltration bid, an anti-infiltration Operation was launched by Indian Army on the intervening night of 08-09 Sep 24 in general area Lam, Nowshera. Two terrorists have been neutralised and a large quantity of war like stores including Two AK-47s and one Pistol thus far recovered." The anti-infiltration operation is still underway in the region. Earlier on August 29, the Indian Army successfully eliminated three terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Machhal and Tangdhar sectors of Jammu and Kashmir. "Credible inputs were received from intelligence agencies, which was further corroborated by J-K Police regarding likely infiltration attempts from these areas. Based on the inputs, troops of the Indian Army, JKP and BSF laid ambushes on likely infiltration routes in both Machhal and Tangdhar sectors," as per an official press release. At approximately 8 PM, the ambush teams in the Machhal sector observed the movement of terrorists through thick foliage, approximately 600 metres on their side of LoC. The infiltrating terrorists were challenged and immediately an intense exchange of fire ensued. Meanwhile, in the Tangdhar sector also, at approximately 9 PM, there was an exchange of fire between security forces and infiltrating terrorists approximately 100 metres on their side of the LoC. Both sectors witnessed heavy exchanges of fire. In this firefight, two terrorists were eliminated in the Machhal sector and one in the Tangdhar sector.

J&K: Two terrorists neutralised in anti-infiltration operation in Nowshera

<keyword id="19907796" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Army" source="keywords">Army</keyword> troops opened fire after noticing the movement of two groups of <keyword id="19958911" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="infiltrators" source="keywords">infiltrators</keyword> along the Line of Control (<keyword id="19932259" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="LoC" source="keywords">LoC</keyword>) in <keyword id="22410832" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Akhnoor" source="keywords">Akhnoor</keyword> and Sunderbani sectors of <keyword id="19900657" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jammu-and-Kashmir" source="keywords">Jammu and Kashmir</keyword> in the early hours of Monday, officials said. Though there was no exchange of fire, a massive search operation is underway in both areas to ensure that there is no infiltration from across the border, they said. Alert Army troops fired after picking up suspicious movement of three to four infiltrators in a forward area in the Battal sector of Akhnoor on the outskirts of Jammu around 1.30 am, the officials said. The area was illuminated with flares and put under surveillance through drones with reinforcements mobilised to lay a tight cordon. A search operation was launched at first light, they said. The Army troops also fired a few rounds on noticing suspicious movement in a forward area in the Sunderbani-Nowshera sector in Rajouri district around 12.30 am. A search of the area along the LoC is also underway, they added. Security has been beefed up across Jammu and Kashmir in view of the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, which granted a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday.

Army opens fire on suspected infiltrators along LoC in J-K, search operations underway

Srinagar, Jun 19 () Two more COVID-19 patients died at a hospital here, taking the number of fatalities due to the novel coronavirus in the Union Territory to 74, officials said on Friday. Both the deaths took place at SKIMS hospital in Soura area of the city here, the officials said. A 79-year-old man from Nowshera area of Srinagar, who had tested positive for COVID-19, died at 11:15 pm on Thursday night, the officials said. They said the patient was admitted to the hospital on June 8 and was suffering from hypertension, hypothyroidism, with bilateral chest infiltrate. He had contact history with a positive patient, they said. In another death at the hospital, an 80-year-old man from Sopore area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district passed away at 9 am in Friday, the officials said. They said the patient suffering from hypertension and cardiac failure was admitted to the hospital on June 17. His sampling was done that day only and the report returned as positive the next day, they added. SSB DV DV

COVID-19: J-K records two more deaths

(Eds: updating toll) Srinagar, Jun 19 () A 15-day-old baby was among three COVID-19 patients who died at a hospital here, taking the number of fatalities due to the novel coronavirus in the Union Territory to 75, officials said on Friday. The baby is the youngest COVID-19 victim in the union territory, the officials said, adding all the deaths took place at SKIMS hospital in Soura area of the city here. The baby from Bemina area had tested positive for the virus and was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday as a case of aortic stenosis with Congestive Cardiac Failure (CCF). The newborn died this morning. They said a 79-year-old man from Nowshera area of Srinagar, who had tested positive for COVID-19, died at 11:15 pm on Thursday night. The patient was admitted to the hospital on June 8 and was suffering from hypertension, hypothyroidism, with bilateral chest infiltrate.He had contact history with a positive patient, they said. In another death at the hospital, an 80-year-old man from Sopore area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district passed away at 9 am on Friday, the officials said. They said the patient was admitted at the hospital on June 17 with hypertension and cardiac failure. His sampling was done that day only and the report returned as positive the next day, they added. SSB DV DV

COVID-19:Newborn among three dead in J-K

<ul><li>The <keyword id="1042543" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Srinagar-Municipal-Corporation">Srinagar Municipal Corporation</keyword> (<keyword id="6368899" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="smc">SMC</keyword>), the <keyword id="41568" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Srinagar">Srinagar</keyword>’s civic body has so far identified over 15 <keyword id="7053912" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="containment">containment</keyword> <keyword id="511653" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="zones">zones</keyword> in the city.</li><li>Srinagar authorities have sealed red zone areas and nearby buffer zones.</li><li>Srinagar accounts for 58 of 245 active <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword> cases in J&amp;K. </li></ul>The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), the Srinagar’s civic body has so far identified over 15 containment zones in the city as of April 13. The authorities have also said that it has sealed all areas and nearby buffer zones that falls under Coronavirus red zone category. According to IANS, In those areas roads have been dug to erect barricades fitted with cross rods to prevent vehicular and pedestrian movement. What are the containment zones? The Ministry of Health defines COVID-19 containment zones as the area where several positive cases of Coronavirus are found. “The cluster containment strategy would be to contain the disease within a defined geographic area by detecting cases in the nascent stage, breaking the chain of transmission and preventing its spread to new areas. This would include geographic quarantine, social distancing measures, enhanced active surveillance, testing all suspected cases, isolation of cases, quarantine of contacts and risk communication to create awareness among the public on preventive public health measures,” said the Ministry of Health. The difference between a hotspot and a containment zone is that the former are not seized but largely monitored for suspected cases. However, when a place is declared as containment zones, the areas are completely sealed, and no outdoor or indoor movements are allowed until permitted by the authorities. Here’s the list of all the containment zones cross the city: <ol><li>Chattabal </li><li>Ahmad Nagar </li><li>Lal Bazar </li><li>Hawal </li><li>Nishat </li><li>Khayam </li><li>Eidgah </li><li>Goripora </li><li>Hyderpora </li><li>Bemina </li><li>Jawahar Nagar </li><li>Natipora </li><li>Lasjan </li><li>Nowshera </li><li>Old city area </li></ol>Note: This list has been sourced from different media outlets, and SMCs <keyword id="6354616" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Twitter">Twitter</keyword> handle. Srinagar accounts for the highest number of cases in J&amp;K Srinagar accounts for the highest number of cases in J&amp;K. It has more than 58 of 245 cases in J&amp;K. India, which has 9,152 cases in all, is trying hard to stop the epidemic from spreading from Stage 2 to Stage 3, which is when community spread will be rampant. As of now, the government is hoping to arrest the disease within these hotspots and ensure unabated spreading does not occur. It is also considering extending the 21-day lockdown, which is expected to end on April 14. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/topic/coronavirus">Coronavirus News and Updates</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/how-to-check-coronavirus-symptoms-at-home/articleshow/74960334.cms">What are the Coronavirus symptoms and how to check for them at home</a>

Srinagar has over 15 Coronavirus containment zones- accounts for most of the J&K cases

The Indian Air Force (IAF), civil administration authorities and the Indian Army are carrying out a massive rescue operation at Tato in <keyword id="46408" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Arunachal-Pradesh">Arunachal Pradesh</keyword>, after an AN-32 aircraft crashed. The aircraft went on a mission on June 3 with 13 people on board. The IAF found the wreckage of the plane on June 11, and is now searching for the survivors. This year has been bad for IAF aircraft, and has been replete with crashes. The Jaguar crash <div type="image" title="300px-Jaguar_DF-SD-05-05511" tempid="135948" msid="69758505" hostid="261"></div>

 In January, a Jaguar aircraft developed a snag and crashed near Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh. The IAF pilot who was flying it, had a narrow escape. Surya Kiran’s mid-air collision aircraft <div type="image" title="5c6be1b9eb3ce811893a21f4-750-563" msid="69758478" hostid="261"></div>

 In February, two Surya Kiran aircraft crashed after a mid-air collision while rehearsing for 'Aero India 2019' air show in Bengaluru. Aero India did not permit the Surya Kiran team to participate in the show after the incident, which led to the death of two pilots. Mirage 2000 crash <div type="image" title="Mirage-2000-air-crash-696x392" msid="69758479" hostid="261"></div>

PTI In a second incident in February, a French-built Mirage 2000 aircraft crashed minutes after taking off from HAL Airport in Bengaluru. An investigation on the incident which killed two pilots, hints at a possible mechanical issue. Mi-17 helicopter crash in J&amp;K <div type="image" title="download" msid="69758480" hostid="261"></div>

 The same month, an Mi-17 helicopter crashed in an aerial engagement at the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir’s Nowshera sector. The event led Pakistan to capture the Indian pilot, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who ejected from the aircraft and landed in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. MIG-27 crash in Eta village <div type="image" title="300px-MiG-27_(cropped)" tempid="135917" msid="69758434" hostid="261"></div>

 Yet again in February, an MiG 27 jet that was flying on a training mission, crashed into Eta village of Pokhran range. The aircraft was flying from Jaisalmer Air Force Station, but the pilot ejected safely. The Jodhpur crash <div type="image" title="plane" tempid="135886" msid="69758352" hostid="261"></div>

 In March, an MiG-27 fighter jet, which was on a routine mission from Jodhpur, crashed in a village in Sirohi, Rajasthan following an engine failure. The pilot and the co-pilot ejected safely. The crash in Bikaner <div type="image" title="300px-MiG-21_Lancer_C_cropped" msid="69758392" hostid="261"></div>

 In early March, an MiG-21 Bison fighte<a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-air-force-mig-21-fighter-jet-crashes-in-rajasthan-s-bikaner-pilot-ejects/story-RxSDygeTyAUAZy9EL6PFkP.html">r jet crashed </a>in Shobhasar ki Dhani, 12 km from Bikaner city of Rajasthan after it reportedly suffered a bird hit. The pilot of the aircraft ejected safely before the crash. Crash of Russian-origin aircraft <div type="image" title="f394283382cb82444d5368f90a61e2ef" msid="69758248" hostid="261"></div>
An IAF An-32 transporter with 13 people on board, went missing while flying from Assam to Arunachal Pradesh on Monday. There was no trace of the plane or its wreckage till June 11 when IAF found wreckage of the plane. A rescue operation is currently underway.

Indian Air Force has lost over 10 aircraft-- and the year not even halfway through

<ul><li>After years of silence on the border, India-China relations took a turn for the worse during the violent clash between troops along the border in Galwan Valley.</li><li>Former diplomat, Rajiv Bhatia, believes there’s a three-fold explanation for why China chose to escalate things — tactical, regional, and global.</li><li>In an interview with Business Insider, he explained why its not merely a distraction tactic from what’s happening domestically with China.</li></ul>The recent clash between Chinese and Indian troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Galwan Valley has many people wondering why China suddenly chose to turn aggressive towards India. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="76438507" title="The next few days are going to be stormy for India and China say a former diplomat and retired lieutenant general" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> Former diplomat and a distinguished fellow with Mumbai-based thinktank Gateway House, Rajiv Bhatia, believes that the build-up was happening for a while and it’s not a distraction tactic as the second wave of coronavirus pandemic takes hold on China. In fact, he has a three-fold explanation for why China is choosing now to move against India — tactical, regional and global. The tactical issue between India and China “Chinese are really upset about progress in our border infrastructure development. We’ve been building roads, and they feel that this will negate their advantage,” explained Bhatia. India has recently revamped its <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/experts-believe-that-the-india-china-border-dispute-is-unlikely-to-turn-into-another-war-like-the-one-in-1962/articleshow/76128454.cms">Darbuk-Shayok-Dault Beg Oldie</a> road and the primary users are in the Indian Amry. The road is critical for its connectivity in the region of north-eastern Ladakh. It provides all-weather access to far-flung areas that share a boundary with Aksai Chin — an area under China’s control — like the Depsang Plains. <div type="image" title="darbuk shayok dault beg oldie road" msid="76462689" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Darbuk-Shayok-Dault Beg Oldie road&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> It’s along this road, a part of which passes through the Galwan River Valley, that India and China are currently caught in a face-off. India is <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/china-is-a-bully-says-us-representative-on-india-china-border-issue/articleshow/76147159.cms">still far behind China in terms of border infrastructure</a>, but the increase in momentum has narrowed the gap — posing a threat to China. The regional issue between India and China It’s no secret that India has global ambitions — not unlike China. However, the latter wants India to remain restricted to South Asia, according to Bhatia. “They have coordinated with Pakistan and Nepal to create embarrassment for India,” he said. Nepal recently passed the Constitution Amendment Bill to update the country’s map — <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/amid-indo-china-tensions-nepal-passes-new-map-bill-in-the-upper-house-showing-parts-of-india-as-its-own-territory/articleshow/76442175.cms">a map that eats into Indian territory</a>. India has rejected citing that Nepal’s “artificial enlargement” includes parts of Limpiyuadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani in the north-west. <div type="image" title="nepalmap3_edited" msid="76462711" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Disputed points in Nepal&amp;#39;s new map highlighted in yellow&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Pakistan, on the other hand, has been creating issues on the other side of the border along the Line of Control (<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/heres-what-life-is-like-on-the-border-between-india-and-pakistan-one-of-the-worlds-most-disputed-regions/articleshow/70400651.cms">LoC</a>). “At about 10:45 am today [June 19] Pakistan initiated the unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars along the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district,” said Defence Ministry spokesperson Colonel Devender Anand. “Here you’ve planned to be a leading power in the world. Whereas China is trying to reduce you to a mere South Asian power,” said Bhatia. China doesn’t want India to be a global superpower India has been conducting regular weekly meetings with its QUAD counterparts — <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/foreign-policy/news/the-fear-of-china-has-put-the-global-spotlight-on-india-its-raked-up-three-comprehensive-strategic-partnerships-in-the-last-24-months/slidelist/76258833.cms">Japan, Australia and the US</a>. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also been busy strengthening India’s international ties. Most recently, India entered into a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/foreign-policy/news/a-former-diplomat-explains-why-four-agreements-will-take-india-and-australia-ties-to-the-next-level/articleshow/76206931.cms">Comprehensive Strategic Partnership</a> with Australia elevating their bilateral ties to a new level. “Chinese are not very happy with the growing proximity between Delhi and Washington and other partners. They are not happy with, you know, the strength,” explained Bhatia. In lieu of these reasons, Bhatia believes that its unlikely that the clash along the border is a mere distraction tool. And, it would have taken weeks of preparations to pull off. The diplomatic toolkit is one weapon that India has to respond to China’s push — like postponing the Russia-India-China summit or calling a special session of QUAD. The other is its <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/economy/news/the-boycott-of-chinas-products-will-be-easier-said-than-done-smartphones-acs-and-cars-will-become-more-expensive/articleshow/76419573.cms">economic toolkit</a>. “That is where the political leadership will weigh the strength of public opinion in India on the one hand and the need of the Indian industry on the other hand,” said Bhatia. However, he urges proceeding with caution on the economic front stating, “ If you are annoying the dragon far too much then your efforts to de-escalate can be negated.” SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/not-only-india-hong-kong-taiwan-vietnam-and-japan-also-facing-chinese-army-aggression-on-border-issue/slidelist/76418800.cms">China’s aggression isn’t only aimed at India — but at least four other countries in the region</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/experts-believe-that-the-india-china-border-dispute-is-unlikely-to-turn-into-another-war-like-the-one-in-1962/articleshow/76128454.cms">India and China are testing each other at the Ladakh border— but it won’t be another war like in 1962, according to experts</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/foreign-policy/news/the-fear-of-china-has-put-the-global-spotlight-on-india-its-raked-up-three-comprehensive-strategic-partnerships-in-the-last-24-months/slidelist/76258833.cms">The fear of China has put the global spotlight on India ⁠⁠— its raked up three Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships in the last 24 months</a>

China wants India to stay in its lane — three reasons why China is puffing its chest, according to a former diplomat

A spokesperson from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that India lost a MIG-21 fighter jet in an air battle with Pakistani counterparts. "One Pakistani aircraft was shot down... In this engagement, we have unfortunately lost one MIG-21 Bison aircraft and the pilot is missing in action," Ravish Kumar, spokesperson for MEA said. Earlier, Pakistan <a href="https://in.reuters.com/article/india-kashmir/pakistan-shoots-down-indian-jets-carries-out-airstrikes-in-kashmir-idINKCN1QG0I1">claimed</a> it has shot down two Indian fighter jets and had captured one of the pilots. News agency reports citing sources identified the missing pilot as Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. The use of air force <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/iaf-air-strike-mirage-awacs-sukhoi-popeye-jaish-training-camp-balakot-5602272/">was</a> the first since India fought Pakistan in 1971. The crash, which has <a href="https://in.reuters.com/article/india-kashmir/pakistan-shoots-down-indian-jets-carries-out-airstrikes-in-kashmir-idINKCN1QG0I1">reportedly</a> killed two Indian pilots and one civilian, took place in Budgam in Kashmir. India has restricted air space in parts of Jammu &amp; Kashmir, closing airports in Srinagar, Leh and Jammu. The incident comes a day after India said it conducted a ‘non military’ ‘pre-emptive’ air strike at a terror camp across the Line of Control with Pakistan. The target terror camp struck by India was located in Balakot, about 50 miles from the LOC. The air strike came in the wake of a suicide bomber attack on February 14 in Pulwama, Kashmir that killed over 40 security personnel. India has so far emphasised it's air raid on Tuesday was ‘pre-emptive’ and ‘non-military’, signaling it didn't wish to escalate the conflict. India’s external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/india/balakot-strike-sushma-swaraj-india-pakistan-5602424/">told</a> diplomats from China and Russia that “India will continue to act with responsibility and restraint.” On Wednesday, in the wake of the violation of India’s air space, Pakistani foreign ministry also said it “had no intention of escalation” but was “fully prepared to do so if forced into that paradigm” Reuters reported. International flights between India and Pakistan were suspended and at least four airports have been shut in North India amid heightened tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Airports in Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Amritsar and Chandigarh have reportedly been closed for civilian operations following reports that two planes of the Pakistani air force had entered the Indian air space in Nowshera, Kashmir on Wednesday morning. Both US and China have asked the two countries to act with restraint. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/india/us-secretary-of-state-urges-india-pak-to-de-escalate-tensions-prioritise-communication-5602472/">asked</a> India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and to prioritise communication. On Tuesday, China had also urged both countries to exercise restraint, and stressing for “cooperation” by the two countries in the interest of peace and stability in the South Asia region.

India confirms losing a fighter jet and the pilot is still 'missing in action' after a dogfight with Pakistani forces

<ul><li>Airports in Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Amritsar and Chandigarh have reportedly been shut. </li><li>The incident comes a day after India said it conducted a ‘non military’ ‘pre-emptive’ air strike.</li></ul>All flights between India and Pakistan were suspended and at least six airports have been shut in North India amid heightened tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Airports in Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Amritsar, Dehradun and Chandigarh have reportedly been closed for civilian operations following reports that two planes of the Pakistani air force had entered the Indian air space in Nowshera, Kashmir on Wednesday morning. India's Minister of External Affairs spokesperson has confirmed the <keyword id="15141" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Air-Force">Indian air force</keyword> had an aerial encounter with Pakistan and that India had shot down one Pakistani jet. India also lost one Mig 21 and one pilot was missing in action, he added. Earlier, the planes were pushed back by Indian forces, Indian news agencies <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/pakistan-violates-indian-air-space-in-nowshera/articleshow/68179860.cms">reported</a>. Meanwhile, Pakistan has <a href="https://in.reuters.com/article/india-kashmir/pakistan-shoots-down-indian-jets-carries-out-airstrikes-in-kashmir-idINKCN1QG0I1">claimed</a> it has shot down two Indian fighter jets and had captured one of the pilots. The crash, which has <a href="https://in.reuters.com/article/india-kashmir/pakistan-shoots-down-indian-jets-carries-out-airstrikes-in-kashmir-idINKCN1QG0I1">reportedly</a> killed two Indian pilots and one civilian, took place in Budgam in Kashmir. India has restricted air space in parts of Jammu &amp; Kashmir, closing airports in Srinagar, Leh and Jammu. The incident comes a day after India said it conducted a ‘non military’ ‘pre-emptive’ air strike at a terror camp across the Line of Control with Pakistan. The use of air force <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/iaf-air-strike-mirage-awacs-sukhoi-popeye-jaish-training-camp-balakot-5602272/">was</a> the first since India fought Pakistan in 1971. The target terror camp struck by India was <keyword id="6355098" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="LoC">loc</keyword>ated in Balakot, about 50 miles from the LOC. The air strike came in the wake of a suicide bomber attack on February 14 in Pulwama, Kashmir that killed over 40 security personnel. India has so far emphasised it's air raid on Tuesday was ‘pre-emptive’ and ‘non-military’, signaling it didn't wish to escalate the conflict. India’s external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/india/balakot-strike-sushma-swaraj-india-pakistan-5602424/">told</a> diplomats from China and Russia that “India will continue to act with responsibility and restrain.” On Wednesday, in the wake of the violation of India’s air space, Pakistani foreign ministry also said it “had no intention of escalation” but was “fully prepared to do so if forced into that paradigm” Reuters reported. Both US and China have asked the two countries to act with restraint. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/india/us-secretary-of-state-urges-india-pak-to-de-escalate-tensions-prioritise-communication-5602472/">asked</a> India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and to prioritise communication. On Tuesday, China had also urged both countries to exercise restraint, and stressing for “cooperation” by the two countries in the interest of peace and stability in the South Asia region.

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