Militants Killed Trying To Cross Border In Kashmir

Indian troops have killed nine suspected militants trying to cross into Indian-controlled Kashmir, the New York Times reports.

Soldiers spotted the heavily armed infiltrators and engaged in a firefight, an army spokesman said Monday.

Fighting began on Sunday and lasted through Monday night, according to Indian officials.

Each of the slain militants was said to be armed with an AK-47. Troops recovered a cache of weapons and communication equipment, including GPS devices and...