Pakistan Test – Phils Second Missile in Rising India Tensions After Pahargam Terror Attack | Watch | India News
Tensions between India and Pakistan soared with the deadly Pahargam terrorist attack, which tests on Monday tested its second missile in just three days, suggesting an increase in military posture in the region.
Inter-service Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that Pakistan has successfully tested Fatah surface-to-surface missiles with a range of 120 km. The test is in line with the current military exercise “Exercise India Exercise” and is designed to check the missile’s combat readiness, navigation capabilities and improved missile accuracy.
The test is the climax of Saturday's training shooting of the Abdali weapon system, a surface-down ballistic missile with a target of up to 450 kilometers.
Pakistan successfully trained today, with the series facing downwards a surface-down missile with a range of 120 km as part of the ongoing former Indus River. pic.twitter.com/hpf1scj3t8– Bureau of Electronic Media and Publications (@DEMP_MOIB) May 5, 2025
The incidents occurred on April 22 after the Pahalgam terrorist attacks in Jamu and Kashmir, causing 26 people – among them tourists. The attack was attributed to the branch of Pakistan's terrorist costume Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET), which led to rapid retaliatory action by India.
In retaliation, India suspended the Indian Water Treaty, canceled visas granted to Pakistani citizens and strengthened border security. Meanwhile, Pakistani forces continued to make unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LOC), and as of May 4-5, the exchange of the fire was reported to be reported for the 11th consecutive night. India has taken strong retaliation actions to retaliate.
India shows military preparation
However, India claims its military power. Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted the armed forces “full freedom of movement” to actions they see fit. Last week, the Indian Air Force trained the Aakraman with frontline fighters like Rafales, while the Navy showed combat ready in the strategic ocean.
On Friday, the IAF aircraft performed a spectacular “land and action” mission on part of the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a demonstration of the speed of deployment in India.
Diplomatic tensions are growing as both countries are stepping up military exercises, so it is unstable for international stakeholders to keep a close eye on events in the region.
