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Two Indian soldiers have been killed in a gun battle with separatist militants in Indian-administered Kashmir, a senior army official said. | Two Indian soldiers have been killed in a gun battle with separatist militants in Indian-administered Kashmir, a senior army official said. |
The incident happened in the remote mountainous area of Kishtwar, about 240km (150 miles) north-east of Jammu. | The incident happened in the remote mountainous area of Kishtwar, about 240km (150 miles) north-east of Jammu. |
The troops came under fire after they cordoned off an area following a tip-off about the presence of militants. | |
Violence in Indian-administered Kashmir has declined dramatically in recent years, officials say. | Violence in Indian-administered Kashmir has declined dramatically in recent years, officials say. |
About 30,000 troops have been withdrawn as rebel attacks decreased. | About 30,000 troops have been withdrawn as rebel attacks decreased. |
After the incident on Thursday night, the exchange of fire continued for some time, the army said. | After the incident on Thursday night, the exchange of fire continued for some time, the army said. |
Senior official Brig Gurdeep Singh said security forces were carrying out searches in the area. | Senior official Brig Gurdeep Singh said security forces were carrying out searches in the area. |
Indian officials say there have been several attempts by militants to cross the border since the beginning of 2010. | Indian officials say there have been several attempts by militants to cross the border since the beginning of 2010. |
On Tuesday, security forces said they had foiled one such attempt. They said there was an exchange of fire in the Jammu region and the intruders returned to Pakistani-controlled territory. | On Tuesday, security forces said they had foiled one such attempt. They said there was an exchange of fire in the Jammu region and the intruders returned to Pakistani-controlled territory. |
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