CONFLICT CRISIS
Is it safe to travel to India? Travel advice during Kashmir-Pakistan conflict
Here's the latest on the Kashmir-Pakistan conflict
FEARS of a nuclear war were sparked when India and Pakistan launched air strikes in each other's territories.
Here's the latest on the Kashmir-Pakistan conflict.
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Is it safe to travel to India?
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has warned against all travel to areas beside the boarder with Pakistan apart from Wagah.
They are also advising against travelling to the tourist areas of Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg.
While all but essential travel to the city of Srinagar and Imphal is also advised against.
The Foreign office are also warning people to exercise caution and keep up with local news.
Terrorist attacks are also very likely in India while recent attacks have targeted places popular with foreigners.
The Foreign Office said: "Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in India. Recent attacks have targeted public places including those visited by foreigners. There have been recent media reports suggesting Daesh (formerly referred to as ISIL) may have an interest in attacking targets in India.
There may be an increased threat to places visited by British nationals such as religious sites, markets, festival venues and beaches. You should be vigilant at this time, monitor local media and take all precautions for your safety.
What's the latest?
Pakistan released a captured Indian pilot as a "peace gesture" on Friday March 1.
Pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan, has become the human face of the most recent conflict between the two nations.
Having attempted to evade capture, he is being portrayed as a hero in India.
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What's going on?
The region of Kashmir has always been a contentious issue even before India and Pakistan won their independence from Britain.
The local ruler of the region chose India because Kashmir was free to accede to either India or Pakistan.
Many people who live in the region do not want to be controlled by India - they want independence or a union with Pakistan.
The inhabitants of Kashmir are more than 60 per cent Muslim making it the the only state within India where they are in the majority.
There has been violence in the area since 1989 but fresh violence hit the area after the death of a militant leader in July 2016.
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