Nine killed by armed clash in Kashmir

Indian authorities announced on Sunday that two of her soldiers and a civilian have been killed by armed clashes with Pakistani forces in the Kasmir region. On the other hand, Pakistan said six Pakistani civilians were killed in this conflict. Three Indian civilians were injured, and several buildings and vehicles were destroyed because of [...]
Three Indian civilians were injured, and several buildings and vehicles were destroyed due to fierce fighting in the Tanghdar region, which lies in the northern part of Kashmir. A senior police official said the armed conflict occurred during late hours Saturday.
Defence Ministry spokesman in India Colonel Rajesh Kalia said Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement in this region without being provoked by rival forces. Our “Socies strongly retaliated and caused serious damage and victims of enemy”, he said.
Tensions between the two countries have increased in recent months since India's decision to lift special autonomous status from the Kashmir region and send the military to this region on 5 August.
By contrast, Pakistan and India in the past have fought two wars between themselves because of the Kashmir region. Both countries claim Kashmir is part of their territory, writes “Reuters”, broadcast Express.












