KABUL: (Middle East Press) Clashes between a group of armed men and New Delhi’s security forces in the disputed Indian-administered Kashmir left at least six people dead and several others wounded.
The violence broke out after gunmen stormed a police station in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday morning.
Indian security officials said one policeman has been killed and sparked a four-hour gun battle in the area.
According to sources, two paramilitary soldiers, two militants and a civilian were killed during the battle while seven paramilitary officers, two policemen and a second civilian were also wounded following the gun battle.
The death toll is expected to rise as some of the injured ones are seriously said to be in critical condition.
In the meantime, the Indian Inspector-General Danish Rana said several paramilitary officers had also been trapped inside the station.
According to media reports, Indian soldiers have cordoned off the area, and traffic on the nearby main highway connecting Jammu region with the rest of country has been suspended.
