India: Parliament Attack Will Heighten Kashmir Strife

Several armed militants stormed the Parliament building in New Delhi on Dec. 13, triggering a firefight with security forces that left at least a dozen dead, including the attackers. Although no group has claimed responsibility, Indian officials are likening the incident to an October attack on the Parliament in Srinagar, which was blamed on Pakistani-backed Kashmiri militants. The incident in New Delhi has triggered a strong political response. India is likely to take its anti-terrorism fight deeper into Kashmir, raising tensions with Pakistan.