An uneasy peace in Kashmir, one month on
It's been a month since India and Pakistan came to the brink of war. Their latest clash centered on Kashmir.
A ceasefire is in place, but calm is elusive for people in the disputed region as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors remain high.
The Indian military fired missiles at the Pakistani side on May 7 after a deadly attack on tourists in India-administered Kashmir in April. Islamabad denies involvement.
The situation quickly escalated into a tit-for-tat exchange of missiles and drones.
The two sides declared a truce, but India says it's only temporary.
India-controlled Kashmir used to be bustling with tourists. Not anymore. Tariq Ghani, secretary general of Jammu and Kashmir Hoteliers Club, says bookings are "about 10 to 15 percent" of the level before the confrontation. He thinks the tensions will hurt the local economy.
Meanwhile, people in the Pakistan-controlled region of Kashmir worry India may resume its offensive. Shaukat Hussain Mughal's home was destroyed in an Indian attack. He's prepared water, medicine and other necessities in case he has to evacuate to a shelter. His family has already fled.
"My life has completely changed," Hussain says. "I'm always feeling fearful."
Last month's hostilities left more than 50 civilians dead across both sides.
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An uneasy peace in Kashmir, one month on
It's been a month since India and Pakistan came to the brink of war. Their latest clash centered on Kashmir. A ceasefire is in place, but calm is elusive for people in the disputed region as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors remain high. The Indian military fired missiles at the Pakistani side on May 7 after a deadly attack on tourists in India-administered Kashmir in April. Islamabad denies involvement. The situation quickly escalated into a tit-for-tat exchange of missiles and drones. The two sides declared a truce, but India says it's only temporary. India-controlled Kashmir used to be bustling with tourists. Not anymore. Tariq Ghani, secretary general of Jammu and Kashmir Hoteliers Club, says bookings are "about 10 to 15 percent" of the level before the confrontation. He thinks the tensions will hurt the local economy. Meanwhile, people in the Pakistan-controlled region of Kashmir worry India may resume its offensive. Shaukat Hussain Mughal's home was destroyed in an Indian attack. He's prepared water, medicine and other necessities in case he has to evacuate to a shelter. His family has already fled. "My life has completely changed," Hussain says. "I'm always feeling fearful." Last month's hostilities left more than 50 civilians dead across both sides.
