(CNN) -- Two Indian soldiers died in a firefight with Pakistani army troops in the disputed Kashmir region, the Indian army said Tuesday, amid heightened tensions in the region following a deadly clash two days ago. India said a group of Pakistani troops had crossed the Line of Control, the de facto border between India and Pakistan in the region, and entered the Indian-controlled side of the Himalayan territory. Read more: Fire destroys historic shrine, triggering anger in Kashmir According to the Indian military, the Pakistani troops had taken advantage of thick fog in a wooded area to intrude into the Mendhar sector of Poonch district, but were spotted by a routine Indian patrol.
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India says two of its soldiers were killed in a firefight with Pakistani troops
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The clash occurred in the disputed Kashmir region
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Pakistan's military denies India's claim that Pakistani troops crossed the Line of Control
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At least one Pakistani soldier died in another clash Sunday
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