Peace for the World

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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Kashmir: Five Indian soldiers killed in shooting

BBCBoth Pakistan and India claim Kashmir in its entirety

Five Indian soldiers have been shot dead in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, the chief minister of the disputed region says.
Indian soldier in Kashmir (file pictureIndia's army accused Pakistan over the incident, saying troops had "entered the Indian area and ambushed" an army patrol in the Poonch area.
A Pakistani military official told the BBC that "no fire took place" from their side.
Claimed by both countries, Kashmir has been a flashpoint for over 60 years.
In January, several deadly cross-border attacks plunged the neighbours into the worst crisis in relations in years.