With Pakistan on high alert and India considering military options, the risk of escalation with a nuclear-armed neighbor must be carefully weighed. The Indian government is discussing various limited punitive strikes, but the final decision will be made by the political leadership. The military is aware that Pakistan will not be caught off-guard and the pros and cons of each option, along with the escalation matrix, must be considered. Precision air strikes using advanced fighter jets armed with long-range weapons are seen as the most effective option. If escalation occurs, artillery barrages and longer-range standoff weapons can be used.