A gunfight between suspected militants and Indian security forces in Kashmir has resulted in the deaths of two Indian soldiers, with two others injured. The incident occurred in the Kishtwar district on Friday, just days before the first local assembly elections in the region in over a decade.
Indian-administered Kashmir has seen an increase in clashes between rebels and security forces as the elections approach. The Indian government and local media have maintained that the situation in the region is stable, but many reports suggest a stark contrast on the ground.
The Indian Army paid tribute to the soldiers involved, hailing the "supreme sacrifice of the bravehearts" in a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Kashmir, a Muslim-majority region, has been a point of contention between India and Pakistan since the partition of British India in 1947. Both nations claim the territory in full, and the region has witnessed decades of insurgency, with rebels fighting for either independence from India or a merger with Pakistan.
This latest incident underscores the ongoing tensions in the region, particularly as it prepares for its first major election in ten years.
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