Six killed in fighting in disputed Kashmir

At least six people, including five civilians, have been killed as India and Pakistan continue to exchange mortars and artillery fire across the ceasefire line dividing the disputed Himalayan province of Kashmir.

The Pakistani army said Indian soldiers killed five civilians, while India said at least one if its troops was killed and seven wounded in the battle. The Indian army also said that Pakistani shells fell in several villages in neighbouring Punjab state, but there were no casualties.