Col. Rajesh Kalia, an Indian army spokesman, said three Indian civilians were also injured in the Pakistani firing. Kalia called it an “unprovoked” violation of a 2003 cease-fire accord between India and Pakistan. Pakistan’s army later said that “unprovoked cease-fire violations” by Indian troops killed five civilians and one soldier and wounded another three civilians and two troops across the highly militarized Line of Control that divides Kashmir between Pakistan and India. ADADThe army said Indian troops targeted civilians in Jura, Shahkot and Nousehri sectors. India and Pakistan have a long history of bitter relations over Kashmir, which is divided between the rivals but claimed by both in its entirety.

Source: Washington Post October 20, 2019 06:08 UTC