Pakistan did missile test, India termed it a provocative act: sources
Pakistan Abdali Missile Test: India considers the testing of ballistic missiles to be “clearly provoked” amidst the increased tension after the India Pahalgam terror attack. People aware of the whole matter gave this information on Saturday. Pakistan’s army tested the surface -to -surface -to -surface Abdali ballistic missile. This missile can kill up to 450 km. Pakistan had already informed India about its plan to do missile tests under the prescribed obligations and criteria.
The Pakistan Army said in a statement that “the purpose of this test was to ensure the operational readiness of the soldiers and to test the major technical parameters, including the advanced molestation system and mobility characteristics of the missile.”
The statement said that the missile launch was part of ‘Exercise Indus’, but did not give much information about it. People who know about the developments said that the missile test is “clearly excited action”.
There has been no official reaction from India on the Pakistani missile test. The tension between India and Pakistan has been at its peak since the terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam. 26 people were killed in this attack, most of which were tourists.
India has resolved to punish those involved in the incident citing the “cross -border relations” of the attack. Many global powers, including the US and the European Union, have clearly condemned the terrorist attack and called on both sides to reduce tension.
People who know about the developments said that Pakistan is continuously issuing naval warnings, increasing naval exercises in the Arabian Sea. Pakistan has been continuously violating ceasefire over the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir since the Pahalgam attack.
India has already made it clear that the “criminals, supporters and conspirators” of the terrorist attack will be brought into the dock of justice.
According to government sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a high -level meeting with top defense authorities on Tuesday that the armed forces have “complete freedom” to the way India’s reply on the terrorist attack, target and time -making decisions.
On April 23, India had suspended the Indus Water Treaty by announcing several stringent steps against Pakistan, closed the only land boundary permission post at Attari and reduced diplomatic relations.
In response, Pakistan closed its airspace for Indian aircraft and banned all types of trade with India, including trade through third countries.
Taking latest steps against Pakistan, India banned the import of all goods from neighboring country with immediate effect. At the same time, all postal services were also suspended and banned the entry of Pakistani flag ships at Indian ports.
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