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{{Short description|Series of armed skirmishes between India and Pakistan in Kashmir}}
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| commander1  =[[File:Flag of Indian Army.svg|20px]] Gen. [[General Bikram Singh|Bikram Singh]]<br /><small>([[Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army|Chief of Army Staff]])</small><br />{{flagicon|India}} [[Sushil Kumar Shinde]]<br /><sub>([[Minister of Home Affairs (India)|Minister of Home Affairs]])</sub>
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| casualties1 =9 soldiers<ref>{{cite news|title=26 Indian soldiers killed in Pakistani attacks at LoC in 3 yrs|url=http://www.nationalturk.com/en/26-indian-soldiers-killed-in-pakistani-attacks-at-loc-in-3-yrs-42062|access-date=13 September 2013|publisher=nationalturk.com|date=26 August 2013}}</ref> and 1 civilian killed<ref name="Civilian in India"/>
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The '''2013 India–Pakistan border incidents''' was a series of armed skirmishes along the [[Line of Control]] (LoC) in the disputed [[Kashmir conflict|Kashmir]] area. Starting from the mid-January 2013, they have been described as the "worst bout of fighting in the region in nearly 10 years".<ref name="AP"/> It began on 6 January 2013,<ref name="AP"/><ref name="reuters">{{cite news|title=India army chief threatens Pakistan over Kashmir killings|work=Reuters|date=14 January 2013|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-pakistan-idUSBRE90D08T20130114}}</ref>  when according to Pakistani reports Indian forces attacked a Pakistani border post, killing one soldier. Indian authorities claimed the incident as a retaliation against preceding Pakistani ceasefire violations, but denied having crossed the demarcation line.<ref name="BBC6Jan"/><ref name=Denyer>{{cite news|last=Denyer|first=Simon|title=India's media fuel outrage over soldier's beheading, but real story may be more complex|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/india-media-fuels-outrage-over-beheading-but-real-story-may-be-more-complex/2013/01/10/ef03472e-5b2b-11e2-9fa9-5fbdc9530eb9_story.html|newspaper=Washington Post|date=10 January 2013}}</ref> In a second skirmish on 8 January, Indian authorities said that Pakistani forces crossed the LoC, killing two Indian soldiers. The incident sparked outrage in India and harsh reactions by the Indian army and government over the news that the body of one of the soldiers had been beheaded.<ref name=AP>{{cite news|agency=Associated Press|title=Pakistan says Indian troops kill soldier in Kashmir|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/01/15/pakistan-indian-kashmir/1836599/|newspaper=USA Today|date=15 January 2013}}</ref><ref name="January 8 incident">{{cite news|title=Beheading of Indian soldiers 'unpardonable' act, says Army chief General Bikram Singh|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/beheading-of-indian-soldiers-unpardonable-army-chief-general-bikram-singh/1059111|newspaper=Indian Express|date=14 January 2013}}</ref><ref name=North /> Pakistan denied these reports.<ref name="BBC6Jan">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20924816 |title=India and Pakistan in Kashmir border skirmish |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=6 January 2013 |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref><ref name=North>{{cite news|last=North|first=Andrew|title=India says Pakistan 'beheaded' Kashmir soldier|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-20954975|newspaper=BBC|date=9 January 2013}}</ref><ref name="pak-rejection"/><ref name=WP/> On 15 January, a third skirmish reportedly led to the death of another Pakistani soldier.<ref name="AP"/>

After talks between Lieutenant General Vinod Bhatia and Major General Ashfaq Nadeem, an understanding was reached to de-escalate the situation. But the skirmishes continued despite peace efforts by the countries resulting in 8 Indian casualties in total and 9 Pakistani casualties till August. Civilians were also affected adversely by the border skirmishes.

On 9 October 2014 Indian media claimed that a total of 9 military personnel and 6 civilians were killed on Pakistani side. 12 Indian soldiers and 1 civilian were killed on Indian side.<ref name="TOI">{{cite news|title=India's tough posture on border has been in place since June|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/india/Indias-tough-posture-on-border-has-been-in-place-since-June/articleshow/44733824.cms|work=Times of India|date=9 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009184447/https://m.timesofindia.com/india/Indias-tough-posture-on-border-has-been-in-place-since-June/articleshow/44733824.cms|archive-date=9 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Incidents==

===In January===
*{{flagdeco|IND}} -The incident happened between Chhatri and Atma outposts on the LoC in Mankote area of Krishna Ghati, [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], at 10:30 am on 8 January 2013. According to the Indian Army, a [[Pakistan Army]]  "[[Border Action Team]]", wearing black combat uniforms, crossed over the LoC and ambushed an Indian Army patrol team 600 metres inside Indian-controlled territory. They reported that the Pakistani soldiers took advantage of the foliage and dense fog and opened fire on an area-domination unit of Sector 10, killing two soldiers of 13 [[Rajputana Rifles]] and injuring two others. The Sector-10 headquarters in the [[Mendhar Tehsil|Mendhar]] area of [[Poonch district, India|Poonch district]] was operating under the [[Rajouri]]-based [[25th Infantry Division (India)#Post-independence|25th Division]].<ref name=wp17j>{{cite news|title=India says Pakistani troops entered its territory in Kashmir, killed 2 soldiers|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/india-says-pakistani-troops-entered-its-territory-in-kashmir-killed-2-soldiers/2013/01/08/854aac5a-59b9-11e2-b8b2-0d18a64c8dfa_story.html|access-date=17 January 2013|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=9 January 2013|first=Rama|last=Lakshmi}}</ref><ref name=tec17j>{{cite news|title=India and Pakistan: Growing more serious|url=https://www.economist.com/blogs/banyan/2013/01/india-and-pakistan|publisher=The Economist|access-date=17 January 2013|date=10 January 2013}}</ref><ref name=th8j>{{cite news|title=Pak troops cross LoC, kill two jawans in Poonch|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pak-troops-cross-loc-kill-two-jawans-in-poonch/article4287274.ece|access-date=17 January 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=8 January 2013|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

According to the Indian Army, the skirmish lasted for approximately 30 minutes, after which the intruders retreated from the Indian territory. Two soldiers, Lance Naik Hemraj and Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh, were killed and their bodies were apparently found mutilated, with one decapitated. The bodies were then recovered and the injured soldiers were airlifted and admitted to the Indian Army's Command Hospital.<ref name=th8j /><ref name=th12j>{{cite news|title=Defence Ministry formally confirms beheading of soldier|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/defence-ministry-formally-confirms-beheading-of-soldier/article4302013.ece|access-date=17 January 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=12 January 2013|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref name=it14j>{{cite news|title=India to point out Pak Army role in 2 soldiers' killing in Mendhar during flag meet today|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ceasefire-violations-india-pakistan-army-soldiers-killing-flag-meeting/1/242190.html|access-date=17 January 2013|newspaper=India Today|date=14 January 2013}}</ref> The Military Intelligence of India claimed that the operation was carried out by Anwar Khan, from Azad Kashmir, who was hired by the Pakistan's [[Inter-Services Intelligence]] for {{PKRConvert|0.5|m}}.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ISI-gave-Rs-5-lakh-to-man-who-beheaded-Indian-soldier/articleshow/18264118.cms | title=ISI gave Rs 5 lakh to man who beheaded Indian soldier | work=Times of India | date=31 January 2013 | access-date=23 July 2015}}</ref>

===In February===
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -Another incident occurred when on 15 February, a Pakistani soldier who crossed over the line of control, and injured two Indian soldiers, was killed in the  firefight with Indian troops. Pakistan army claimed that the soldier "accidentally crossed border" while Indian authority claimed that soldier was "intruder" and "started indiscriminate fire".<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/world/asia/indian-troops-kill-pakistani-soldier-in-kashmir-border-clash.html | work=The New York Times | first=Gardiner | last=Harris | title=Indian Troops Kill Pakistani Soldier in Kashmir Border Clash | date=15 February 2013}}</ref>

===In June===
*{{flagdeco|IND}} -On 7 June 2013, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of Indian Army was killed in cross-border firing with Pakistani troops in Sabjian area of Mandi sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in [[Poonch district, India|Poonch district]]. The deceased was identified as JCO Naib Subedar Bachan Singh [[The Garhwal Rifles|3 Garhwal Rifles]].<ref name=ktimes7>{{cite news|title=JCO killed at LoC: Pak denies cross-LoC firing|url=http://www.kashmirtimes.com/newsdet.aspx?q=18119|access-date=13 September 2013|newspaper=[[Kashmir Times]]|date=7 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Pak pounds Indian posts in Poonch; soldier killed|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130608/main3.htm|access-date=13 September 2013|newspaper=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|date=7 June 2013}}</ref>

===In July===
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -In a press-release, the [[Inter-Services Public Relations]] (ISPR) said that a [[Pakistan Army]] soldier was killed and another was seriously injured in July firing by Indian troops from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed region of Kashmir. The incident took place on Rawlakot's Nezapir sector near the LoC at about 10:30 am on Saturday, 27 July 2013. Pakistan's soldier Asim Iqbal, a resident of a village near [[Rawalpindi]], was killed in the firing and soldier Naik Mohammad Khan was critically wounded.<ref>[http://dawn.com/news/1032308/pakistan-army-soldier-killed-in-kashmir-border-firing-isprِ Pakistan army soldier killed in Kashmir border firing: ISPR – DAWN.COM<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name="sialkot">{{cite web|author=Muslim |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/588710/indian-army-opens-fire-at-sialkot-sector-check-post/ |title=Pakistan accuses India of attack on border posts – The Express Tribune |date=11 August 2013 |publisher=Tribune.com.pk |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref>
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -On the night of 30 July 2013, Indian troops operating on the Line of Control kidnapped four Pakistani men which were reported as Kashmiris by Pakistan media. The men, identified as Zafran Ghulam Sarwar, Shah Zaman, Muhammad Faisal and Wajid Akbar, were killed near the Katwar post according to Indian police documentation. India claimed the men were intruders and militants. This was disputed by Pakistan, according to whom the men were local civilians plucking herbs and had strayed close to the Line of Control when they were abducted by the Indians.<ref name="civilianskilled">{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/exclusive-details-of-loc-killings-that-came-before-poonch-ambush-1016785.html|title=Exclusive: Details of LoC killings that came before Poonch ambush|work=FirstPost|date=7 August 2013|access-date=14 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/national/05-Aug-2013/indian-troops-cross-loc-kidnap-4-kashmiris|title=Indian troops cross LoC, kidnap 4 Kashmiris|work=The Nation|date=5 August 2013|access-date=14 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814045958/http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/national/05-Aug-2013/indian-troops-cross-loc-kidnap-4-kashmiris|archive-date=14 August 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/586416/line-of-control-indian-forces-kidnap-four-kashmiri-men/|title=Line of Control: Indian forces kidnap four Kashmiri men}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-24703-Police-get-bodies-of-four-villagers-kidnapped-by-Indian-troops|title=Police get bodies of four villagers kidnapped by Indian troops}}</ref> Locals and an Indian police official noted that it would be "unusual for an infiltrating group of four terrorists to possess only one assault rifle, and no grenades or communication equipment" and that at least two of the men were wearing rubber [[flip-flops]]. These killings are believed to have sparked off the border skirmishes in early August.<ref name="civilianskilled"/>

===In August===
*{{flagdeco|IND}} -On 5 August 2013, some exchanges were reported on the LoC during which Indian Border Security Force head constable Ram Niwas Meena was injured in sniper firing in the Samba district. Meena later succumbed to his injuries on 11 August.<ref name="Meena">{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/loc-killings-bsf-jawan-injured-in-crossborder-firing-dies-at-aiims-in-delhi/413492-3-244.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815021239/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/loc-killings-bsf-jawan-injured-in-crossborder-firing-dies-at-aiims-in-delhi/413492-3-244.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 August 2013|title=LoC killings: BSF jawan injured in cross-border firing dies at AIIMS in Delhi|work=IBN Live|date=11 August 2013|access-date=14 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-12/india/41332098_1_indian-posts-pakistan-troops-ceasefire-violation|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815030805/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-12/india/41332098_1_indian-posts-pakistan-troops-ceasefire-violation|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 August 2013|title=Pakistan violates ceasefire again; armed forces free to respond to situation on LoC, Antony says|date=12 August 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=14 August 2013}}</ref>
*{{flagdeco|IND}} -On 6 August 2013, five Indian army soldiers were killed in firing by Pakistani Special Forces at the Line of Control (LoC) as they slept in a temporary shelter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/pakistan-special-forces-killed-5-indian-soldiers-at-loc-as-they-slept/416354-3-245.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130822132755/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/pakistan-special-forces-killed-5-indian-soldiers-at-loc-as-they-slept/416354-3-245.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 August 2013 |title=Pakistan Special Forces killed 5 Indian soldiers at LoC as they slept |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref> Pakistan was accused by Indian Army over the incident, with Pakistan's ambush over an army patrol in the Poonch area in Jammu and Kashmir region which led to protests at the [[2013 attack on Pakistan Embassy in New Delhi|Pakistan Embassy in New Delhi]]. Pakistan Army denied the charges.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-23584350 | title=Kashmir: Five Indian soldiers 'killed in shooting' | publisher=BBC | date=6 August 2013 | access-date=6 August 2013}}</ref> The Pakistan High Commission [[2013 attack on Pakistan Embassy in New Delhi|was attacked]] by Indian mobs in protest to the killings. Hours after the incident, firing continued on the border during which two Pakistani soldiers were wounded.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/two-pak-soldiers-injured-or-possibly-killed-in-fresh-firing-along-loc-1016679.html|title=Two Pak soldiers injured or 'possibly killed' in fresh firing along LoC}}</ref>
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -On 8 August 2013, Indian troops opened fire wounding a Pakistani male civilian along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. The injured Kaka Sana was evacuated to a hospital.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dawn.com/news/1034973/firing-injures-pakistani-civilian-at-kashmir-border |title=Firing injures Pakistani civilian at Kashmir border |publisher=Dawn.Com |date=25 November 2003}}</ref>
*On 11 August 2013 there were media reports of sporadic exchanges of fire across the LOC from both sides. It was reported that one Indian border guard had been injured during the incident.<ref name=ET11Aug>{{cite news|title=Pakistan violates ceasefire, injures BSF jawan|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-injures-bsf-jawan/articleshow/21761731.cms|access-date=11 August 2013|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=11 August 2013}}</ref><ref name=HT11Aug>{{cite news|title=Pakistani troops fire at Indian posts, BSF jawan injured|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/JAndK/Pakistani-troops-fire-at-Indian-posts-BSF-jawan-injured/Article1-1106493.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130813235055/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/JAndK/Pakistani-troops-fire-at-Indian-posts-BSF-jawan-injured/Article1-1106493.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 August 2013|access-date=11 August 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=11 August 2013}}</ref>
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -On 12 August 2013, Pakistani sources reported that a civilian was killed as a result of "unprovoked Indian shelling." A district officer stated that the firing occurred on a Pakistani village about 500 metres from the border. A Pakistani military official said Pakistani troops were responding to the firing.<ref name="12aug">{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/589101/pakistan-accuses-india-of-shelling-as-border-tensions-simmer/#comment-1629608|title=Pakistan accuses India of shelling as border tensions simmer|work=Express Tribune}}</ref> In Islamabad, the Indian Deputy High Commissioner was summoned by the Foreign Office of Pakistan, during which Pakistan called upon India to uphold the ceasefire agreement on the LoC.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/589141/pakistan-summons-indian-deputy-high-commissioner-over-loc-violation/|title=Pakistan summons Indian deputy high commissioner over LoC violation}}</ref>
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -On 14 August 2013, a 60-year-old Pakistani civilian, Saki Muhammad, was killed by Indian firing and his teenage daughter Nabeela was injured.<ref name="Saki">{{cite news|author=PTI |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Pakistan-Army-says-civilian-killed-on-LoC/articleshow/21822497.cms |title=Pakistan Army says civilian killed on LoC |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=14 August 2013 |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/Pakistan/Nawaz-Sharif-pledges-Pak-restraint-on-Kashmir/Article1-1107955.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814124024/http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/Pakistan/Nawaz-Sharif-pledges-Pak-restraint-on-Kashmir/Article1-1107955.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 August 2013 |title=Nawaz Sharif pledges Pak restraint on Kashmir |publisher=Hindustantimes.com |date=14 August 2013 |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref> According to Pakistani military sources, Indian forces were targeting civilian settlements in "unprovoked firing",<ref name="Saki"/> adding: "We did respond to the shelling to silence their guns. But we target only military installations across the Line of Control and not the civilian populations."<ref name="60 year old">{{cite news|last=Golovnina |first=Maria |url=http://in.reuters.com/article/pakistan-india-loc-shelling-idINDEE97D06N20130814 |title=Renewed LoC shelling as India, Pakistan trade blame |publisher=In.reuters.com |date= 14 August 2013|access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref>
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -On 15 August 2013, mortal shelling from the Indian side injured six Pakistani civilians in Kotli, Azad Kashmir.<ref name="Civilian in India">{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/590936/loc-flare-up-six-civilians-dead-in-indian-assault/|title=LoC flare-up: Six civilians injured in Indian assault |publisher=Tribune.com.pk |date=16 August 2013}}</ref> Simultaneously, three Indian soldiers were injured and a civilian killed by Pakistani firing on the Indian side the same day.<ref name="Civilian in India"/>
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -On 21 August, a Pakistan Army captain named Sarfaraz was killed and another soldier, Yasin, injured due to Indian cross-firing. According to reports, the Indian army began firing at 11.15 pm on 20 August near [[Skardu]], which was followed by retaliation from the Pakistani side. The exchanges continued until 2 am.<ref name="Sarfaraz">{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/593151/army-captain-killed-soldier-wounded-in-loc-firing-from-india/ |title=Army captain killed, soldier wounded in LoC firing from India |publisher=Tribune.com.pk |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref> 
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -On 22 August, two Pakistani soldiers, identified as Habib and Gul Wahab, were killed as a result of Indian firing.<ref name="Two killed">{{cite web|author=Agencies |url=http://dawn.com/news/1037603/pakistan-army-says-soldier-killed-by-indian-fire-along-loc |title=Pakistan Army says two soldiers killed by Indian fire along LoC |date=22 August 2013 |publisher=Dawn.com |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref><ref name="Habib">{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/593715/indian-firing-on-loc-kills-pakistani-soldier/ |title=Indian firing on LoC kills Pakistani soldier |publisher=Tribune.com.pk |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dawn.com/news/1037754/india-urged-to-hold-talks-as-two-troops-die-in-shelling |title=India urged to hold talks as two troops die in shelling |publisher=Dawn.com |date=20 August 2013 |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013%5C08%5C23%5Cstory_23-8-2013_pg1_2 |title=Two more Pak soldier killed; NA resolution blasts India |publisher=Dailytimes.com.pk |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref>
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -On 24 August, continued firing from India killed one more Pakistani soldier and injured a woman. The death of the soldier brings the death toll of Pakistani soldiers in August to at least four.<ref name="fourth">{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/594651/alleged-attacks-by-indian-army-kills-another-pakistani-soldier/|title=Alleged attacks by Indian army kills another Pakistani soldier|newspaper=[[The Express Tribune]]|date=24 August 2013|access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref>
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -On 25 August, a woman died and seven other civilians were injured near Muzaffarabad on the Pakistani side, following cross-border shelling by Indian forces.<ref name="Number 7">[http://tribune.com.pk/story/594984/loc-aggression-indian-firing-injures-3-in-nakial-sector/ LoC tensions: Pakistan accuses India of killing woman in Nakyal sector]</ref>

===In September===
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -on 18 September, continued firing and shelling from Indian sides killed one women and several injured in September.<ref>{{cite web|title=a woman was killed and a man injured by Indian troops shelling|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/605826/loc-violation-woman-killed-in-indian-firing/|publisher=tribune.com|date=18 September 2013}}</ref> To initiate the peace talk between two rivalry countries due to increase tension on the line of control. Pakistani Prime Minister [[Nawaz Sharif]] met with Indian Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] in [[New York City]]. The Prime Ministers from both countries agreed that they need to stop the recent attacks in the disputed Kashmir region in order for peace talks to advance.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nawaz, Manmohan agree to reduce Kashmir tensions during meeting in New York|url=http://dawn.com/news/1046276/nawaz-manmohan-agree-to-reduce-kashmir-tensions|publisher=dawn.com|date=29 September 2013}}</ref>

===In October===
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} -After peace talk between prime ministers in New York on 5 and 11 October, two children of 14 month and 11 years were killed by continuous Indian Firing towards [[Azad Kashmir]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Official said,a child was killed and wounded three civilians by Indian troops firing across the Line of Control (LoC).|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/616669/loc-violation-indian-shelling-kills-one-in-nakyal-sector/|publisher=tribune.com|date=11 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A 14-month-old baby boy was killed and five other people were injured in unprovoked Indian shelling on the Line of Control (LoC).|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-25881-Infant-killed-due-to-Indian-shelling-on-LoC|publisher=thenews.com|date=5 October 2013}}</ref>
*{{flagdeco|IND}} -On 15 October, one Indian troop named Lance Naik Mohd Firoz Khan of Rashtriya Rifles Battalion was killed by Pakistani LoC Firing.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian Soldier killed by Pakistani firing.|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/soldier-killed-in-loc-firing/article5238139.ece|publisher=thehindu.com|access-date=16 October 2013|date=15 October 2013|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> 
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} – On 17 October, a member of the paramilitary was killed "due to continuous unprovoked firing by Indian Border Security forces" near the eastern city of Pakistan, [[Sialkot]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistani Paramilitary soldier killed by Indian shelling along LoC|url=http://dawn.com/news/1050131/punjab-rangers-official-killed-by-indian-firing-near-sialkot|publisher=Dawn.com|date=17 October 2013}}</ref>
*{{flagdeco|IND}} -On 18 October, a civilian from Azad Kashmir named Sajjad was killed due to crossfire between troops across the LoC.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian shelling kills civilian, in Harpal Sector near Sialkot|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/619484/cross-border-attacks-indian-shelling-kills-soldier-civilian/|publisher=tribune.com|date=18 October 2013}}</ref> 
*{{flagdeco|PAK}} – Another incident of ceasefire violation occurred on 21 October near Sialkot sector where two more Pakistani civilians were killed by continued Indian shelling.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangers said that two more civilian were killed in sialkot sector by Indian shelling|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/10/21/news/national/loc-violation-2-killed-several-injured-in-continued-indian-shelling/|publisher=pakistantoday.com|date=21 October 2013}}</ref> 
*{{flagdeco|IND}} -on 22 October One BSF jawan killed, 4 injured in another ceasefire violation by Pakistan Rangers at RS Pura sector <ref>{{cite web|title=One BSF jawan killed, 4 injured in another ceasefire violation by Pakistan Rangers at RS Pura sector|date=23 October 2013|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-one-bsf-jawan-killed-4-injured-in-another-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-rangers-at-rs-pura-sector-1907419}}</ref> According to Indian army officials, an Indian soldier was killed on 28 October due to firing and shelling by Pakistani troops along the LoC.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian army said that one soldier was killed in firing by Pakistani troops across LoC|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/623614/indian-army-claims-officer-killed-in-fresh-firing-on-loc/|date=28 October 2013}}</ref>

==Reactions==

===India===
{{Rquote|right|If Pakistan does not return the severed head of the martyred soldier Hemraj, India should get at least 10 heads from the other side|[[Sushma Swaraj]]|<ref>{{cite web|title=India should get 10 Pakistani heads, demands Sushma Swaraj|url=http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2013/01/17/india-should-get-10-pakistani-heads-demands-sushma-swaraj|publisher=Asian Tribune|access-date=19 January 2013}}</ref> }}
The reaction in India was overwhelmingly one of anger. Then Indian Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] said that this incident had seriously damaged the ongoing peace process and "after this dastardly act, there can’t be business as usual with Pakistan." [[Bikram Singh (General)|Bikram Singh]], the Chief of Army Staff of India said that "We reserve the right to retaliate at a time of our choosing."<ref name=Timmons>{{cite news|last=Timmons|first=Heather|title=Skirmishes Threaten Pakistan-India Thaw|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/16/world/asia/indian-leader-accuses-pakistan-of-restarting-hostilities-in-disputed-region.html?_r=0|newspaper=The New York Times|date=15 January 2013}}</ref> Bikram Singh also said,"The attack on January 8 was premeditated, a pre-planned activity. Such an operation requires planning, detailed reconnaissance."<ref name=nbc>{{cite news|url=http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/01/14/16502875-india-alleges-pakistan-cross-border-attack-was-pre-planned-warns-of-retaliation|title=India alleges Pakistan cross-border attack was 'pre-planned,' warns of retaliation|author=Sanjeev Miglani|date=14 January 2013|access-date=16 January 2013}}</ref>

Then Indian [[Leader of the Opposition (India)|Leader of Opposition]], [[Sushma Swaraj]] said that "If Pakistan does not return the severed head of the martyred soldier Hemraj, India should get at least 10 heads from the other side". She also said that the Indian government had to avenge the death of the two soldiers. Protests took place outside the Pakistani High Commission in [[New Delhi]], and the protesters painted ''[[Pakistan Murdabad]]'' (Death to Pakistan) on its walls.<ref name=pak-double-face>{{cite web|last=Shukla|first=Saurabh|title=Pak's double-face exposed: Talks peace in New York but lodges protest in Delhi in sharp contrast to Khar's soft tone|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-pakistan-enmity-foreign-minister-level-talks-hina-rabbani-khar-salman-khurshid/1/242702.html|publisher=[[India Today]]|access-date=19 January 2013|date=18 January 2013}}</ref>

The Indian Army also released the photos of landmines planted by Pakistan in Indian-controlled land, though Pakistan refused to acknowledge any such act.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistani troops planted landmines on Indian soil, says Army, releases pictures as proof|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cheat-sheet/pakistani-troops-planted-landmines-on-indian-soil-says-army-releases-pictures-as-proof-318192|publisher=NDTV|access-date=16 January 2013|date=16 January 2013}}</ref>

The then Indian Home Minister [[Sushil Kumar Shinde]] alleged on 9 January that the [[2008 Mumbai attacks]] mastermind and [[Lashkar-e-Toiba]] founder [[Hafiz Muhammad Saeed|Hafiz Saeed]] has visited the Indo-Pakistani border a few days before the Indian soldiers were killed. He cited intelligence obtained by Indian intelligence agencies, and said that they were trying to obtain more details on the visit. However, Saeed rejected the claim, calling it a "blatant lie" and challenged the Indian government to prove the allegation. He said that India was trying to shift focus from its internal problems and was exploiting the sentiments against Pakistan.<ref>{{cite web|title=From denials to peace offers: Who said what on the LoC crisis|date=17 January 2013|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/from-denials-to-peace-offers-who-said-what-on-the-loc-crisis-588721.html|publisher=First Post|access-date=17 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed visited PoK before Pak attack: Sushilkumar Shinde|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/terror-mastermind-hafiz-saeed-visited-pok-before-pak-attack-sushilkumar-shinde/1057502|publisher=Indian Express|access-date=17 January 2013}}</ref>

===Pakistan===
The [[Pakistan military]] information sources, the [[Inter-Services Public Relations|Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)]], rejected the allegation that the incident was unprovoked, calling the Indian presentation of events as "[[Political Propaganda|propaganda]]" to divert international attention from an earlier incident on 6 January, when a Pakistani soldier was killed by Indian troops in what was claimed by Pakistan as an Indian violation of the Line of Control.<ref name="pak-rejection">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20945842 |title=Indian troops shot dead near Kashmir's Line of Control |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=8 January 2013 |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|agency=Reuters |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/491097/india-claims-pakistan-firing-across-loc-kills-two-of-its-soldiers/ |title=India claims Pakistan firing across LoC kills two of its soldiers |date=8 January 2013 |publisher=Tribune.com.pk |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref> Pakistani officials also welcomed an investigation from the [[United Nations|UN]].<ref name="North"/> ''[[The Washington Post]]'' quoted an Indian security official admitting that the 8 January incident may have "come in retaliation" for the 6 January incident in which Indian troops had killed the Pakistani soldier.<ref name=WP/>

{{Rquote|right|After every Indian violation of the LoC, Indians fabricate something and rather put an allegation of violation on Pakistan to ease pressure.|[[Asim Bajwa]]|Director-General [[Inter-Services Public Relations|ISPR]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/588171/flaring-tempers-pakistan-protests-mob-attack-on-its-mission-in-india/|title=Flaring tempers: Pakistan protests mob attack on its mission in India|work=Express Tribune|date=8 August 2013}}</ref>}}
The [[Foreign Office of Pakistan]] stated that it had summoned the Deputy Indian High Commissioner in [[Islamabad]] during which a protest note was handed on the "unprovoked Indian attack" and the [[Government of India]] "was strongly urged to take appropriate measures to avoid recurrence of such incidents in the future."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/490536/pakistan-protests-indias-cross-border-attack/|title=Pakistan protests India's cross-border attack|work=The Express Tribune}}</ref> Earlier in January 2013, [[Foreign Minister of Pakistan|Foreign Minister]] [[Hina Rabbani Khar]] said to the media that she was "unpleasantly surprised" by India's accusations. She further said that "Pakistan's government and its people have demonstrated a deep and abiding commitment to normalize and improve relations with India and to really start a journey of trust-building."<ref name=WP>{{cite news|title=India's media fuel outrage over soldier's beheading, but real story may be more complex|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/india-media-fuels-outrage-over-beheading-but-real-story-may-be-more-complex/2013/01/10/ef03472e-5b2b-11e2-9fa9-5fbdc9530eb9_story.html|work=Washington Post|access-date=16 January 2013|first=Simon|last=Denyer|date=10 January 2013}}</ref>

In an interview with ''[[Times Now]]'', former [[President of Pakistan|President]] and [[Chief of Army Staff (Pakistan)|chief of army staff]] General [[Pervez Musharraf]] similarly refuted allegations of any Indian soldier being mutilated by the Pakistani military, pointing out that this was not part of army discipline and culture. He also criticised India's tendency of painting "us as rogues when you yourself are not prepared to admit all the cruelty that you inflict on us" and India's decision of sending back Pakistani artists and hockey players, adding: "The politicians, media, everyone in India have a tendency to be hysterical about everything."<ref name="Musharraf">{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/496120/ceasefire-violations-loc-death-designed-by-indian-army-says-musharraf/|title=Ceasefire violations: LoC death designed by Indian Army, says Musharraf|work=The Express Tribune|date=19 January 2013|access-date=19 January 2013}}</ref> Responding to the incident to media, senior fleet commander, [[Vice-Admiral]] [[Muhammad Zakaullah]] quoted that, ''Pakistan has ability to answer the disturbance of border.''<ref name="The Newstrack and APP">{{cite news|last=APP |title=Pakistan has ability to answer the disturbance of border (Pakistan Navy) |url=https://www.thenewstrack.com/pakistan-has-ability-to-answer-the-disturbance-of-border-pakistan-navy/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130331071752/http://www.thenewstrack.com/pakistan-has-ability-to-answer-the-disturbance-of-border-pakistan-navy/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 March 2013 |access-date=23 February 2013 |newspaper=The Newstrack and APP |date=13 January 2013 |display-authors=etal }}</ref> Addressing the [[Media of Pakistan|media representatives]] at the [[Inter-Services Public Relations|ISPR]] directorate, Admiral Zakaullah noted to [[Media of Pakistan|media]] that "Pakistan [[Pakistan Armed Forces|forces]] are prepared for any critical situation."<ref name="The Newstrack and APP"/> Answering the question of [[Indian Army]]'s further capabilities, Admiral Zakaullah said that Pakistan was not concerned due to New Delhi's ground capability as it had the ability to defend itself from against any aggression.<ref name="GEO TV">{{cite news|title='Pakistan Navy able to repel border attack |url=http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=83504 |access-date=8 February 2013 |newspaper=GEO TV |date=12 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330135437/http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=83504 |archive-date=30 March 2013 }}</ref><ref name="The News International">{{cite web|title='Pak Navy able to repel border attack'|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-83504--Pak-Navy-able-to-repel-border-attack|publisher=The News International|access-date=8 February 2013}}</ref>

In August, protestors in [[Muzaffarabad]] of [[Azad Kashmir]] protested against India's attacks during which they chanted anti-India and pro-Kashmir slogans.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data/international/2013/August/international_August266.xml&section=international|title=LoC tension simmers as India shelling kills civilian}}</ref> In the aftermath of the August incidents, Pakistan considered withdrawing diplomatic staff from its High Commission in New Delhi and redeploying troops positioned on the Afghan border towards the Line of Control.<ref>{{cite web|author=ANI|url=https://news.yahoo.com/pak-mulls-withdrawing-diplomats-redeploy-troops-eastern-border-060234851.html |title=Pak mulls withdrawing diplomats, redeploy troops on eastern border amid escalating tensions with India |publisher=News.yahoo.com |date=12 August 2013 |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref> The [[Provincial Assembly of the Punjab|Provincial Assembly]] of Punjab passed a unanimous resolution against India's violations of the LoC and expressed concern over the killing of Pakistani soldiers and civilians, in addition to calling on the federal government to raise the issue at international forums.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2013/08/13/pak-punjab-assembly-resolution-against-indias-alleged-loc-violation-1282146.html |title=Pak Punjab Assembly passes resolution against India's LoC 'violation' |publisher=News.oneindia.in |date=13 August 2013 |access-date=24 August 2013}}</ref> The [[Parliament of Pakistan]] adopted a unanimous resolution similarly condemning the incidents and demanded the Pakistan government to take up the issue with India in a "forceful but prudent manner".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/national/14-Aug-2013/na-condemns-indian-firing-along-loc |title=NA condemns Indian firing along LoC |publisher=Nation.com.pk |access-date=24 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814141831/http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/national/14-Aug-2013/na-condemns-indian-firing-along-loc |archive-date=14 August 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Pakistan has also temporarily abandoned talks on the [[Turkmenistan-Afghanistan–Pakistan–India pipeline]] with India.<ref>[http://tribune.com.pk/story/593834/tension-with-new-delhi-pakistan-refuses-to-take-part-in-talks-on-tapi-pipeline/ Tension with New Delhi: Pakistan refuses to take part in talks on TAPI pipeline]</ref>

== International reactions ==
*{{flagu|France}} – French Ambassador to India [[François Richier]] condemned the killing of the Indian soldiers, and termed it as an "additional element of atrocity".<ref>{{cite news|title=LoC deaths: France condemns killings|url=http://www.firstpost.com/world/loc-deaths-france-condemns-killings-592392.html|access-date=19 January 2013|agency=PTI|location=Chennai|publisher=Firstpost}}</ref>
*{{flagu|Organisation of the Islamic Conference}} – The [[Organisation of the Islamic Conference]] (OIC) during a joint statement at its 12th summit in Cairo expressed concern over ceasefire violations along the LoC and welcomed Pakistan's proposal to hold an investigation into the incidents through the [[United Nations Military Observer Group for India and Pakistan]].<ref>[http://tribune.com.pk/story/504061/india-must-allow-fact-finding-mission-in-kashmir-oic/ India must allow fact-finding mission in Kashmir: OIC]</ref>
*{{flagu|People's Republic of China}} – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson [[Hong Lei (politician)|Hong Lei]] said: "As a neighbour and friend of both India and Pakistan, we sincerely hope that the two countries properly and calmly resolve the dispute through dialogue and consultation, so as to maintain peace and stability in South Asia." He further said "India and Pakistan are important countries in South Asia"<ref>{{cite news|title=LoC tensions for India, Pakistan to resolve: China|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/loc-tensions-for-india-pakistan-to-resolve-china/article4298662.ece|work=The Hindu|access-date=16 January 2013|location=Chennai, India|first=Ananth|last=Krishnan|date=11 January 2013}}</ref>
*{{flagu|United States}} – United States State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said that the United States was urging India and Pakistan to "de-escalate" after the recent clashes and continue high-level consultations to work through their differences.<ref name=WP />

===Effect on India-Pakistan relations===
Due to the tensions building between the two nations and as a sign of protest, the Indian Government on 15 January decided to send back the Pakistani hockey players who were in India to participate in the [[Hockey India League]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hockey loses to Indo-Pak row: All 9 Pakistani players taking part in HIL to return home|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/hockey-india-pakistani-players-to-be-sent-back-hil-franchises-loc-tension/1/242359.html|publisher=India Today|access-date=16 January 2013}}</ref>

The Indian government has put on hold a plan to issue visas to Pakistani senior citizens on arrival in India. Though the government sources initially mentioned that the agreement was delayed, a senior home ministry official said that the deal was put on hold for some time.<ref>{{cite web|title=India-Pak visa agreement put on hold|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/India-Pak-visa-agreement-put-on-hold/Article1-989985.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116030939/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/India-Pak-visa-agreement-put-on-hold/Article1-989985.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 January 2013|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=16 January 2013}}</ref>

After a brief phone conversation between Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Vinod Bhatia and his Pakistani counterpart Major General Ashfaq Nadeem, an Indian spokesman told that the Indian Army has reached an understanding with Pakistan to de-escalate the situation. Pakistan's DGMO conveyed that his troops had been ordered to observe the ceasefire at the LoC strictly and exercise restraint.<ref name=hin19j>{{cite news|title=DGMOs agree to cool tempers along LoC|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/loc-issue-dgmos-agree-not-to-escalate-tension/article4313203.ece|work=The Hindu|access-date=19 January 2013|location=Chennai, India|first=Vinay|last=Kumar|date=16 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Indo-Pak DGMOs agree not to escalate tension|url=http://www.timesnow.tv/Indo-Pak-DGMOs-agree-not-to-escalate-tension-/articleshow/4419056.cms|publisher=Times Now|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120013030/http://www.timesnow.tv/Indo-Pak-DGMOs-agree-not-to-escalate-tension-/articleshow/4419056.cms|archive-date=20 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=India, Pakistan agree to reduce border tensions: army|date=16 January 2013|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/5dVgs075OyVDNXItHLvvsJ/India-Pakistan-agree-to-reduce-border-tensions-army.html|publisher=Live Mint|access-date=16 January 2013}}</ref>

==Media coverage==

===India===

{{Main|Media of India|Aman ki Asha|}}
In the backdrop of the border incident, Indian television news anchors questioned the peace process and cultural and sporting ties between India and Pakistan. The [[Government of India|Indian government]] spoke of the "barbaric and inhuman mutilation" of the corpses and denounced the "ghastly" and "dastardly" act.<ref name="Denyer"/>

Saikat Datta for the [[Daily News and Analysis]] suggested that Indian army units in the [[Uri, Jammu and Kashmir|Uri sector]] could have provoked the incident.<ref name=Datta>{{cite news|last=Datta|first=Saikat|title=DNA exclusive: Uri commander's forceful retaliation led to beheadings?|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_dna-exclusive-uri-commanders-forceful-retaliation-led-to-beheadings_1787448|newspaper=DNA|date=10 January 2013}}</ref>

===Pakistan===
{{Main|Media of Pakistan|Aman ki Asha|Television in Pakistan|News channels in Pakistan}}
Ali Ahmed, a freelance journalist who writes for the [[The Express Tribune|''Express Tribune'']], wrote that media coverage in Pakistan was not very extensive was partially due to focus being diverted to Pakistan's upcoming [[2013 Pakistani general election|general elections]] – which was only weeks away – and the fallout of the [[War in North-West Pakistan]].<ref name=Ahmed>{{cite news|last=Ahmed|first=Ali|title=Dear Indian media, please stop spreading hate|url=http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/15573/dear-indian-media-please-stop-spreading-hate/|newspaper=Express Tribune|date=10 January 2013}}</ref>

==See also==

* [[Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts]]
* [[Kashmir conflict]]
* [[2011 India–Pakistan border shooting]]
* [[2014 India–Pakistan border skirmishes]]
*[[2016 India–Pakistan military confrontation]]

==References==
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