Balakot

Balakot is a town in Pakistan, notable for its location in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the line of control with India. It gained significant attention in 2019 when India conducted airstrikes there, targeting what it claimed were terrorist training camps linked to a militant outfit responsible for a deadly attack on Indian security forces in Pulwama. This incident escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, highlighting ongoing disputes and conflicts over territories and regional security issues. Balakot's strategic importance reflects broader geopolitical dynamics in South Asia.