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India denies firing into Pakistan

India has denied an accusation by Pakistan that its troops had recently staged unprovoked firing into the Pakistani side of divided Kashmir.

A defence ministry spokesman in New Delhi labelled the charge "totally baseless and incorrect."

Pakistan's foreign ministry earlier issued a statement saying the alleged firing had jeopardised the fragile peace in Kashmir.

It gave no details of the alleged attacks, but urged India to end the firing and create an atmosphere conducive for a dialogue.

The Himalayan state of Kashmir is divided between Pakistan and India and is claimed by both,

31/03/01 11:01:12 | ABC Radio Australia News

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