Officials say Indian and Pakistani soldiers have shelled military outposts and villages along their highly militarized frontier in disputed Kashmir, in new violence despite stepped-up diplomatic efforts by the countries to ease tensions.
The two armies accused each other of initiating the artillery and mortar fire and small-arms gunfire on Wednesday.
No casualties were immediately reported.
Tensions have been high since Indian aircraft crossed into Pakistan last week, carrying out what India called a pre-emptive strike against militants blamed for a Feb. 14 suicide bombing in Indian-controlled Kashmir that killed 40 Indian troops.
Pakistan retaliated, shooting down two Indian planes and capturing a pilot, who was later returned to India in a peace gesture.
Associated Press
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