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Front Burner Dozens dead as India and Pakistan clash
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May 9, 2025 Salimah Shivji, CBC's South Asia Bureau Chief based in Mumbai, provides critical insights into the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. She discusses the recent surge in violence sparked by a militant attack, highlighting contrasting narratives from both nations. The conversation delves into India's Operation Sindhuar and the serious repercussions of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. Shivji emphasizes the historical complexity of the conflict and the urgent need for dialogue to avert a larger crisis in the region.
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Impact of Pahilgham Attack
- The Pahilgham attack was the deadliest civilian attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir in decades.
- Its brutal targeting of Hindu men shocked India and fueled national anger and calls for retaliation.
Public Sentiment After Attack
- The militant attack deeply intensified anti-Pakistan sentiment and patriotic anger in India.
- Emotional survivor images and religious targeting sharpened public calls for strong military responses.
Symbolism of Operation Sindhuar
- Operation Sindhuar is named after a Hindu symbol, signaling a strong nationalist response.
- The name connects cultural symbolism of marriage and widowhood to the pain and resolve of India's military reaction.