Over 1,000 religious schools shut in AJK

Authorities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) shut more than 1,000 religious schools on Thursday over fears of possible military action from India in retaliation for last week's deadly attack.

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India blames Pakistan for the gun attack that killed 26 people on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving his military “complete operational freedom.”

Denying involvement in the attack, Islamabad says it has “credible evidence” that India is now planning an imminent military strike, vowing that “any act of aggression will be met with a decisive response.”

Rubio “urged Pakistani officials’ cooperation in investigating this unconscionable attack," said spokeswoman Tammy Bruce.

Fearing a military escalation, Pakistani authorities shut more than 1,000 religious schools in Azad Kashmir.