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Gunfight erupts in Indian-controlled Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Aug 29, 2018 (BSS/XINHUA) – A gunfight between militants and
Indian troops broke out Wednesday in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir,
police said.
The gunfight erupted at village Muniward in Anantnag district, about 51 km
south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
“A gunfight started this morning between militants and government forces
in Muniward village here,” a senior police official posted in Anantnag told
Xinhua.
“Two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.”
Authorities have imposed restrictions in Anantnag town as a precautionary
measure and suspended internet services in the district.
A guerrilla war is going on between militants and Indian troops stationed
in Indian-controlled Kashmir since 1989. However, of late Indian policemen
have been trained to fight them.
Kashmir, the Himalayan region divided between India and Pakistan, is
claimed by both in full. Since their independence from Britain, the two
countries have fought three wars, two exclusively over Kashmir.
BSS/XINHUA/GMR/1038 hrs