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Two Indian soldiers killed in clash with militants in Kashmir

2024-08-11

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Reference News reported on August 11 According to AFP on August 11, the Indian military said in the early morning of the 11th that Indian security forces exchanged fire with militants in Kashmir and two Indian soldiers were killed in the conflict.

Reports say that in recent months, a series of battles have taken place between Indian military and police and militants in Kashmir, especially in the Hindu-dominated Jammu region.

According to reports, the Indian military posted a message on social media saying that two soldiers were killed "while on duty" in the Anandnag area.

According to the news released on social media by the Indian troops stationed there, the military and police clashed with militants after launching an operation in the area.

The Chinar Army (the 15th Indian Army stationed there - note from this website) stated on the social platform X that two civilians were also injured in the conflict.

Both India and Pakistan claim sovereignty over Kashmir. Since the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, the two countries have fought two wars over the Kashmir region. In 2003, the two sides reached a ceasefire agreement along the Line of Actual Control in Kashmir. (Compiled by Cao Weiguo)