India and Pakistan both claim Kashmir in full but control it only in parts. Since India's partition and the creation of Pakistan in 1947, the nuclear-armed neighbours have fought wars over the territory.

In the wake of the devastating Pahalgam terror attack that left 28 people dead, India announced a number of decisive actions against Pakistan. Among these was the declaration of Pakistani military officials 'persona non grata'.

The nuclear-armed rivals, which both claim Kashmir and administer separate parts of it, are at a dangerous crossroad after Tuesday’s militant attack, analysts said.