On Friday, Indian border guards shot and killed two Pakistani nationals near the Punjab border, according to Pakistani media, while Indian media reported they were suspected of trying to enter India. The incident occurred a day after Pakistan disputed India's claim of killing a militant commander in Kashmir. This shooting raises tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, who have a history of conflict over Kashmir. The international border in Punjab had been largely peaceful, making this event significant.
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