India Pakistan war fears: MP Stella Creasy expresses her concern with five-word plea amid conflict

An has expressed her concern following attack on - insisting the " cannot stand by" as the conflict rages.

, who represents the and Co-operative in Walthamstow, northeast London, called on "restraint by all concerned" amid the hostlities. The politician, formerly shadow minister for business, innovation and skills, tweeted: "Deeply concerning to see military air strikes in Jammu Kashmir tonight by the Indian Government - the world cannot stand by as this conflict escalates and so too the risk of harm to innocent civilians in the region. Restraint by all concerned must be sought and secured."

Her message came amid after striking nine sites in and Pakistani-Kashmir on Tuesday night. Loud explosions were heard in and around Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistani Kashmir, with a blackout in the city after the explosions.

At least eight people, , have been killed. Two more people are still missing following the devastating strikes, while 35 others have been left injured, some seriously.

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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated its travel advice for the region, warning against all travel within 10 kilometres of the India-Pakistan border, 10 miles of the Line of Control and the Balochistan province of Pakistan.

A statement said: "On the night of 6 May (UK Time), the Indian stated it had struck nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

"In response, there are reports of Pakistani artillery fire across the Line of Control. "On the night of 6 May (UK Time) Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority indicated that it was closing Pakistan airspace for at least 48 hours. There are reports of flights being diverted. British nationals should contact their airline for up-to-date information.

"We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. British nationals should stay up to date with our travel advice and follow the advice of local authorities."

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Like Ms Creasy, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has also expressed worry by the escalation in violence between the two nations. Mr Swinney said: "I am deeply concerned by the events in Kashmir tonight and urge calm and dialogue to avoid further conflict."

Tensions have mounted between the nuclear-armed neighbours over last month's militant attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan for backing the attack, which Islamabad has denied.

The missiles early on Wednesday struck locations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and in the country's eastern Punjab province, according to officials.

Pakistan's military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif said India launched attacks on six different locations, killing eight people and injuring 38 others. A mosque was hit in the city of Bahawalpur, where a child was killed and a woman and a man were injured, an official said.