India's Prime Minister Modi has been in a meeting with the country's Defense Chiefs for over two hours so far. The topic: What to do - militarily - about Pakistan?
Tensions between India and Pakistan skyrocketed after a terrorist attack that killed 26 India citizens a little over a week ago. India blames Pakistan for the attack.
In the time since then, India has moved large numbers of military troops and weaponry into the area. Pakistan has also moved large numbers of troops, tanks, artillery, and other weaponry. Pakistan has also re-deployed significant air forces and openly mentioned "we have 130 nukes aimed at you."
There have been brief - but intense - gunfights along the border, between the two armies. Yesterday, there was Mortar fire. Today, there may have been short range artillery strikes against India forces, but I am awaiting verification of video that was released allegedly showing the strikes.
Numerous third countries are appealing to both nations to act with restraint.
It is widely believed that India will make an "incursion" into Pakistan. It is also widely believed that the two nations, after decades of mistrust and bad relations, may be moving to their . . . . final solution.
Whatever is being discussed in Prime Minister Modi's meeting, with the Defense Minister, NSA Doval, CDS and Armed Forces Chiefs, is clearly of a serious nature. Decisions are apparently being made and the lives of very many people could be severely affected by those decision - today.
