Pakistan increasing troop deployment along border, says Indian military

Pakistan is increasing its deployment of troops along the border, the Indian military said on Saturday, as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours soared, with Pakistan launching a military operation against India.

The Pakistan army has been observed to be moving its troops into forward areas, "indicating offensive intent to further escalate the situation", an Indian military spokesperson told a media briefing.

"Indian armed forces remain in a high state of operational readiness," she said. "Indian armed forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation, provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistan military."