Days after militants killed 26 civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir, the Indian and Pakistan armies exchanged fire across the Line of Control (LoC). The UN called for restraint from both sides. DW has more.

NEW DELHI — A deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir has again moved India and Pakistan closer to war as the two rivals downgraded diplomatic and trade ties, closed the main border crossing and revoked visas for each other’s nationals.

India's army chief will review security arrangements on Friday and visit the site of a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir earlier this week, an incident that has led to a fresh crisis with long-time rival and neighbour Pakistan.