A Catholic archbishop in India says the government “has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution” after a series of strikes against Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. Though at the same time he lamented the failure of a diplomatic solution to avoid military action.

Speaking to Crux, Archbishop Vincent Aind – the Secretary General of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) – said India was provoked by its neighbour.

The military attacks come two weeks after a deadly militant attack on 22 April against tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir which left 26 people dead, and 17 others wounded.