NEW DELHI, India – India said Tuesday it launched air strikes against militant camps in Pakistan’s territory, triggering international concern over a dangerous escalation between the nuclear-armed rivals. ADVERTISEMENTThe attack, if confirmed, would be India’s first use of air strikes against Pakistan since 1971 when the two went to war over Bangladesh’s independence. The Pakistani military escorted journalists to the site where it said the payload had been dropped. In a separate incident in Pakistani Kashmir, four civilians were killed and ten others injured in cross-border firing Tuesday, officials said. In response, India launched what it called “surgical strikes” in Pakistani Kashmir.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 27, 2019 00:01 UTC