India: India accuses Pakistan of killing 5 soldiers
India has accused Pakistani troops of killing five Indian soldiers after firing across the Line of Control, the de facto border in disputed Kashmir. Pakistan any firing from its side, and calls the allegation “baseless.”
This latest incident comes amid attempts to renew diplomatic overtures for peace between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
Indian officials say Pakistani soldiers fired into Indian territory overnight, ambushing a patrol of Indian troops.
“The ambush was carried out by approximately 20 heavily armed terrorists along with persons dressed in Pakistan army uniform,” Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony said.