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But other separatists promptly attacked the Hizbul, accusing it of cowardice and corruption. The Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan's main Islamic political party, joined in the condemnation. Perhaps in response, the group has since been tracking back furiously: On Sunday, it expressed anger that New Delhi was insisting on holding talks under the framework of the Indian constitution, and threatened to end the cease-fire.

The anger is pure theater. The Indian government has consistently maintained that it will only negotiate under the constitution, and this can hardly have been news to the Hizbul. Clearly, the taunts of other separatists are telling on the group.

Meanwhile, other armed groups have stepped up their activities on the Indian side of the Line of Control--hence the dead soldiers. But it is the attack on the pilgrims that will do most damage to the fragile detente. If recent history is any judge, Delhi will come under severe public and political pressure to hunt down those responsible for the massacre of innocents, and the army will want to avenge its dead. In this tense atmosphere, a single stray bullet can end the cease-fire, and deny peace a chance.

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