(Lebanon, N.H. – May 7, 2025) Global Rescue is closely monitoring the aftermath of a deadly military strike by India targeting locations in Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir, as well as Pakistan’s retaliatory artillery shelling across the Line of Control. The exchange of fire follows a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, reportedly linked to Pakistan and involving Indian tourists.

“Military airstrikes in the disputed region of Jammu-Kashmir have significantly raised tensions between India and Pakistan. The situation is fluid and could escalate,” said Kent Webber, senior manager of Intelligence Services at Global Rescue and a former Senior Intelligence Operations Officer in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence at the U.S. Pentagon.

“Global Rescue’s medical and security operations teams are closely monitoring the escalating international conflict and stand ready to support recovery and evacuation efforts should the situation deteriorate further,” said Dan Richards, CEO of the Global Rescue Companies, the world’s leading provider of medical, security, evacuation and travel, risk management services.

“Potential escalation will likely be confined to Kashmir and the border regions, but it could spill over into other areas. Travelers and civilians in the region are advised to exercise extreme caution, avoid border areas, and remain alert to official guidance and security updates,” Webber said.

Global Rescue responded to violent, international conflicts and civil unrest in Sudan, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Chile and Nigeria in the past, deploying emergency personnel to the region and actively engaged on the ground conducting rescue operations, repatriation support, security extraction, advisory and intelligence to travelers in the region to ensure their safety.

Global Rescue advises travelers to keep their phone charged and have a go-bag ready with their passport, identification and necessary travel documents readily accessible in case evacuation is needed.

“Travelers should stay alert for embassy updates and watch for signs of escalation such as protests, government warnings, or travel disruptions. While the situation develops, obtain daily briefings for relevant updates or guidance issued by the embassy,” Webber said.

Additionally, travelers should evacuate sooner rather than later. If authorities issue an evacuation order, follow it promptly. Delaying evacuation can lead to being trapped, cut off from necessary resources or rescue efforts, and exposed to greater danger.

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