WORLD NEWS – India exchanges fire with Pakistani soldiers after deadly Kashmir attack

Laila Kirkpatrick, Staff Writer

Just one day after the UN appealed for “maximum restraint” between Pakistan and India, the Indian military reported an exchange of fire with soldiers from Pakistan on Friday across the de facto border of the disputed region of Kashmir. Tensions between the two nations have skyrocketed after India blamed Pakistan for a militant attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Thursday that killed at least 26 men. Pakistan has continually denied any involvement in the attack, which is one of the deadliest on Indian civilians in years.

In a briefing on Thursday, Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson from the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, said the UN was appealing to boat countries in an effort, “to ensure that the situation and the developments we’ve seen do not deteriorate any further.” Friday’s exchange appeared to end without any casualties, according to the Indian military and media. Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesperson declined to comment on the firing at a press briefing in Islamabad. Some analysts warned of the possibility of further escalation in the coming days.