India, April 30 -- The latest civilian attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-backed terrorists not only shattered a long-standing unspoken pact against targeting tourists but also reignited calls for retribution, hinting at a dangerous new phase

The latest civilian attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-backed terrorists not only shattered a long - standing unspoken pact against targeting tourists but also reignited calls for retribution, hinting at a dangerous new phase. The war over J&K is unending. It started in 1947 and has not ceased since the Partition and the birth of Pakistan. It is unlikely to stop even after three full-fledged wars, several skirmishes and many 'brink of war' situations.

The doyen of India-Pakistan relations, late Stephen Coh...