Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated after the recent attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Since the incident, there have been four exchanges of gunfire between the two nations' forces along the border. Indian authorities, citing security operations, have arrested hundreds of individuals. Experts now warn that the situation could potentially lead to open conflict.
In response to the Pahalgam attack, the Indian government has taken a series of decisive actions. Among them, India has withdrawn its volleyball team from a tournament scheduled to be held in Pakistan. The Indian team will not travel to Islamabad for the upcoming 'Central Asian Volleyball' tournament, which is set to begin next month.
Initially, India had confirmed participation and planned to send a 30-member delegation, including 22 players. However, following the April 22 attack, India reversed its decision. Abdul Ahad, an official from the Pakistan Volleyball Federation, confirmed that the tournament will start on May 28 at the Jinnah Complex in Islamabad. He noted that the situation shifted dramatically after the Pahalgam attack, leading India to pull out in protest.
Additionally, sporting ties between the two countries have already been strained. Recent cricket tournaments like the Asia Cup and Champions Trophy were conducted under a hybrid model due to political tensions. It has been decided that Pakistan will not travel to India for cricket matches either. Amid this growing rift, India's withdrawal from yet another sporting event in Pakistan highlights the deepening divide.
