A fresh exchange of gunfire has been reported between Indian and Pakistani military forces along the Line of Control in the Kashmir region, raising tensions between the two nuclear armed neighbors.
On Friday morning, the border areas along the Line of Control witnessed a bout of retaliatory fire between Indian and Pakistani troops.
The confrontation follows a recent militant attack in the Pahalgam area of Indian-administered Kashmir, prompting extensive counter insurgency operations by Indian security forces.
Security personnel launched search operations throughout the region after intelligence suggested the presence of armed militants. As forces advanced, militants reportedly opened fire, triggering an active gun battle.