India: Indian soldier killed in Pakistan firing in Kashmir
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An Indian paramilitary officer says a border guard has been killed after Pakistani soldiers fired at several positions along the volatile border in disputed Kashmir.
D. Parekh, a senior officer with India's Border Security Force, says Pakistani soldiers early Friday fired mortar shells and automatic rifles at border posts in five places in Arnia sector.
Parekh called it a violation of the 2003 ceasefire accord between the nuclear rivals, both of who claim Kashmir in its entirety.
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He says Indian soldiers retaliated.
According to police, a civilian also has been wounded.
Pakistan did not immediately comment.
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In the past, both countries have accused the other of initiating border skirmishes leading to the deaths of soldiers and civilians on either side.