Locals in Pakistani Kashmir Fear Being the First to Face India's Ire
On Pakistan's Side of Kashmir, Locals Fear They'll Be the First to Face India's Ire
Many in the region are preparing for a possible military confrontation between India and Pakistan because of a terrorist attack two weeks ago.
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A giant sign extolling love for Kashmir in Muzaffarabad, the capital of the Pakistani-administered side of the disputed region, belies the tension reignited after a deadly attack on the Indian side of Kashmir.
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