Gunbattle Erupts in Indian-Controlled Kashmir

At least four people have been killed in fighting between suspected Islamic militants and government troops in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

The battle erupted on Saturday after police cordoned off a village looking for suspected rebels.

Reports quote police officials as saying two militants and a senior commanding officer are among the dead. Several people were injured and a few residential homes were gutted.

Indian police tightened security in the area after the gun battle ended.

Rebel Islamic groups have fought since 1989 for an independent Kashmir or its merger with Pakistan.

By VOA News