With increased hostility between the two nations after the Uri attack, India and Pakistan are increasing their military presence in the eventuality of a war-like situation.
India and Pakistan have increased military presence both on the ground and in the air near the Line of Control with both sides taking pre-emptive action in case the other decides to strike first.
TENSIONS RISE ACROSS BORDER
From F-16s circling Islamabad skies to a steady flow of unverified reports about reported military movements in India, people on either side of the border have been living under war clouds since last Sunday, when 18 Indian army soldiers were killed in Uri and New Delhi promised retaliation. Highly placed sources in New Delhi said the government is well aware of the mood in the county as the next move of Modi government, which had promised a strong retaliation, is awaited by people who are frustrated by the frequent terrorist attacks by Pakistan.
INCREASED MILITARY ACTIVITY
The military activities have increased on either side. Pakistan air force is conducting exercise “High Mark,” during which its fighter jets practiced landings on motorways between Islamabad and Lahore. Indian Air Force too carried out a test of the newly acquired MICA missiles. IAF's Tigers squadron flew the upgraded Mirage-2000 fighter jet which tested MICA (beyond visual range missile) in the eastern sector on Thursday.
Events that were unrelated to post Uri developments were also linked to the current atmosphere, including the contract India signed for the purchase of 36 new French Rafale jets and UAV Indian Air Force lost after it crash landed in Jaisalmer on Wednesday. Across the border an F-7 combat jet of Pakistan air force crashed in Khyber agency, resulting in the pilot's death.
