For decades, rebel groups have been fighting for independence from Indian rule or a merger of Kashmir with Pakistan. An Indian army spokesman, based in the main city of Srinagar, also confirmed four "terrorists" were killed in the fighting. Indian forces kill four rebels in Kashmir: Two police deserters among fighters killed during a gun battle in Indian-administered Kahmir's Pulwama district. https://t.co/X3Hxr7qzXf — Ultrascan HUMINT (@ultrascanhumint) June 7, 2019Pakistan-based JeM (Jaish-e-Mohammad) and rebel groups have been fighting some 500,000 Indian soldiers deployed in the disputed territory for decades. In recent years New Delhi has repeatedly said soldiers have a free hand in wiping out militancy from Kashmir, but new rebels have been joining in the fight almost as fast as they are killed by Indian forces.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 07, 2019 14:03 UTC