Terror next door
The HinduNot surprisingly after the death of 40 Indian paramilitary soldiers in the Pulwama terror attack, the already tense relations between India and Pakistan have gone from bad to worse, once again. “The two NSAs vowed to work together to ensure that Pakistan ceases to be a safe haven for the JeM and terrorist groups that target India, the U.S. and others in the region,” the Indian External Affairs Ministry said. While in Islamabad, the Crown Prince had offered his government’s help in “de-escalating tensions” between India and Pakistan. “Today I would like to make the Indian government an offer,” he said in his speech, “Any sort of investigation you wish carried out regarding this incident about the involvement of any Pakistani, we are ready.” The Indian External Affairs Ministry responded immediately by stating that it was “a well-known fact” that the JeM was based in Pakistan and demanded that Pakistan take “visible action against the perpetrators”. The Indian government’s efforts to “diplomatically isolate” Pakistan have not gained much traction.