Indian army says 7 rebels killed in Kashmir

The Indian army said Saturday that it killed seven suspected rebels in two separate gun battles near the heavily militarized line dividing the disputed Kashmir region between India and Pakistan.

Four militants were killed Saturday after they crossed over from Pakistani-held territory into the Indian portion of Kashmir in Kupwara region, an army officer said. Three rebels were killed Friday in another clash near the de facto border, said the officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, in line with military policy. (AP)