India’s Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft reportedly lost contact after attempting to land on the Moon. The Chandrayaan-2 craft lost contact with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) just minutes before it was due to land of the Moon.
Following that failed landing attempt, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry ridiculed India.
Mr Chaudhry tweeted: “Please sleep. The toy landed in Mumbai instead of landing on the Moon.”
In another tweet, Mr Chaudhry suggested that Pakistan should not “waste money” on the mission.
He also added that the Indian Prime Minister should look to address poverty within his country.
Despite the failed space mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the ISRO to be “courageous” in the wake of the mission.
He also stated: “There are ups and downs in life, the country is proud of you.”
The Indian Congress also tweeted out over ISRO’s moon mission.
They said: “The nation stands by the entire team of Isro as we wait in these tense times.
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However, in an inflammatory move, Modi modified the Indian constitution which repealed Kashmir’s special status.
Kashmir had been granted autonomy under article 370 of the constitution but Modi’s move now means that the region is now split into two different territories.
The move sparked outrage and mass protests in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan soon released a statement where he attacked his regional rival.
He said: “I have informed the world that Pakistan does not want war, but at the same time, Pakistan cannot remain oblivious to the challenges posed to its security and integrity.
“We are prepared to give the enemy the fullest possible response.
“Failing, the world community will be responsible for the catastrophic aftermath.”
The region has been subject of political unrest since 1947.
India has surrounded Kashmir with troops and has imposed roadblocks and curfews.
In another development to tensions between the two states, Modi has recently agreed on a military operation pact with Russia.