Eight Indian soldiers killed in gunfight in Kashmir.
On August 26, eight police officers were killed in the Indian-controlled Kashmir region after being attacked by gunmen.
According to Indian police, unidentified gunmen attacked a checkpoint in Pulwama with guns and grenades, about 28km from Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
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| Indian soldiers take up combat positions. Photo: AFP |
In this clash, two militant gunmen were also killed. In addition, two Indian police buildings were burned down during the fighting.
In a statement published in a local newspaper, the Islamist group Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility for the attack.
According to VOV
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