India-Pakistan Conflict: Ambassador Kwatra on Escalating Tensions

India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate: Ambassador Kwatra's Perspective Tensions between India and Pakistan surged following a recent exchange of heavy cross-border shelling in the disputed Kashmir region. Both sides accused each other of initiating the violence, leading to concerns of further escalation. To understand India's position, PBS NewsHour interviewed Vinay Kwatra, India's ambassador to the U.S. Ambassador Kwatra stated that India's response was "proportionate" to previous attacks and that India's actions were solely focused on targeting terrorist infrastructure. He emphasized that the attacks were a direct response to a previous terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. He highlighted the brutality of the earlier attack, stating that "all the non-Muslims were shot in the head in front of their wives and innocent children." Kwatra also addressed concerns about the potential for further escalation, asserting that India is taking measures to prevent this. The interview underscores the complex and volatile nature of the India-Pakistan relationship, highlighting the long-standing territorial dispute over Kashmir and the ongoing threat of terrorism. The international community's role in mediating a peaceful resolution remains a key concern.