It was the deadliest attack on civilians in two decades in the disputed territory. Both India and Pakistan claim the Kashmir region and have fought two wars over it. Troops from both sides have traded intermittent small-arms fire across the border for the past few days.

Twenty-six men were killed and 17 were injured when suspected militants opened fire at tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory, police said.

In the days since, tensions have risen dangerously between India and Pakistan, which have fought two of their three wars over Kashmir.