Shooting broke out between security forces and suspected Islamic militants today near a Hindu temple attacked the night before in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Indian troops were today hunting suspected Islamic guerrillas who killed at least 27 Hindu civilians when they attacked a crowded slum in Jammu-Kashmir state.

At least 25 Hindus were killed after suspected Islamic guerrillas threw grenades and fired automatic weapons in a slum area - the deadliest attack in the disputed region in two months.

At least 25 Hindus were killed today after suspected Islamic guerrillas threw grenades and fired automatic weapons in a slum area - the deadliest attack in the disputed region in two months.