Police in India’s Jammu and Kashmir blamed Pakistan for a spurt in militant attacks that killed 12 people and injured dozens over the last three days, weeks after general elections. Pakistan denied such claims, saying it only provided political and diplomatic support to the insurgency. The attacks, including on Hindu pilgrims, prompted criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government by opposition parties, demanding action against the perpetrators and talks with Pakistan to resolve the long-standing issue.
