Call for Peace Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

Senator Jim Risch supports India’s justice pursuit after Pahalgam attack, urging caution amidst India-Pakistan tensions post-Indian military strikes in Pakistan. Congressman Thanedar backs India's defense rights, emphasizing U.S.-India alliances against terrorism. Pakistan vows retaliation. The situation prompts calls for strengthened U.S.-India cooperation against shared threats.

Senator Jim Risch, Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has expressed concern over the escalating tension between India and Pakistan, while lending his support to India's efforts in bringing the Pahalgam attackers to justice.

This stance comes in the wake of India's targeted military operations, which resulted in the destruction of terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Risch highlighted the need for caution and civilian safety on both sides. Meanwhile, Congressman Shri Thanedar firmly supported India's right to defend its citizens, underlining the importance of US-India cooperation in combating terrorism and upholding democratic principles.

(With inputs from agencies.)