30 Jul 2019 | 08:59 PM UTC
India: Indian soldier killed in Kashmir by Pakistani fire across Line of Control July 30
Indian soldier killed in Kashmir by Pakistani fire across Line of Control (LoC) July 30; Indian Army retaliates, inflicting casualties and material damages on Pakistani forces and positions
Event
An Indian soldier was reportedly killed by Pakistani fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district (Jammu and Kashmir state) on Tuesday, July 30. The Indian Army retaliated, according to local reports, inflicting casualties and material damages on Pakistani forces and positions.
Similar clashes are possible across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir over the coming days and weeks.
Context
India and Pakistan both claim sovereignty over Kashmir, which has been the focus of periodic violent conflict since 1947.
Advice
Individuals in Kashmir are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the affected area, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.
Some Western governments advise their citizens against travel to parts of Kashmir, notably including areas along the Line of Control (LoC), due to the significant risk of violence.
