Infiltrations by Militants on Rise, U.S. Envoy Says
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Islamic militants from Pakistan have increased their infiltration into the Indian-held part of Kashmir in the last two months, the U.S. ambassador to India said.
“Infiltration is certainly still going on. Our judgment is it is up in August and up in September” after falling in June and July, Robert Blackwill told Indian TV.
A Pakistani official, however, rejected the claim.
Meanwhile, four suspected militants opened fire in a school in southern Kashmir, killing a teacher and a student.
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