An Indian army soldier takes position behind a tree during a gunbattle at Pakharpore village, south of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan's army said on Thursday that two soldiers were killed in Indian forces' firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region. 
An army statement said that Indian troops committed ceasefire violations "during the last 36 hours" along the LoC, killing two soldiers identified as Kandero and Ehsan in Dewa sector. 
"Responding to CFVs (ceasefire violations) in Haji Pir Sector, Pakistan Army troops damaged Indian post, killing three Indian soldiers," the army's media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations said. 
The statement said a few Indian soldiers were also injured. 

Since independence from Britain in 1947, Pakistan and India have fought two wars over Kashmir, which is divided between the two but claimed by each in its entirety. 
The two countries had declared ceasefire along the LoC, the de facto border between them in the Kashmir region and the working boundary in 2003. However, both sides routinely exchange fire and accuse each other of ceasefire violations. 
Tension has been heightened after India lifted special status for the Indian-controlled Kashmir in August. In its reaction, Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic relations, suspended trade relations and train service with India.