When terrorists hijacked ODI in Srinagar, attacked Kapil's Devils

On April 22, 2025, India was hit by a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in Kashmir administered by New Delhi, which caused the death of 26 people. Immediately, the Indian government pointed its finger at Pakistan, accusing it without providing any concrete evidence. The reaction was strong and immediate, but, in my opinion, more than a true search for justice, this seems a calculated move, part of a broader political strategy. The thing that struck …

Attack in Kashmir: The Future of the India-Pakistan Conflict

Last week, an attack in the Indian-controlled Kashmir led to heightened tensions between Pakistan and India. Now, the two nuclear powers are on the brink of a major armed conflict.The deadly attack on April 22 in the disputed region of Kashmir, which killed 26 Indian citizens, was quickly attributed by the Indian government to its rivals in Pakistan. In response, both countries have engaged in a mass mobilization of troops on both sides of the b…

When terrorists hijacked ODI in Srinagar, attacked Kapil's Devils

Srinagar was making its international cricket debut with an India-West Indies ODI in the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium. It was October 1983, and India, led by Kapil Dev, had recently won the World Cup. The Pakistan-backed terrorists chanted anti-India slogans, dug up the pitch during the break, and attacked Kapil's Devils with stones and bottles. The match became more than a footnote in the chapter on terrorism in Kashmir.

The conflict has a long history, but it has worsened following the attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which left 26 people dead.