The Indian army says it has killed a number of Islamic militants who were trying to cross into Indian Kashmir from Pakistan. A group of 25 militants was intercepted and as many as 15 were killed. The rebels were crossing the Line of Control in Baramullah district in the north-western Gurez sector. The Line of Control divides Indian and Pakistani troops in Kashmir, who have fought two wars over the territory. A gun battle erupted late on Sunday, and lasted all night. The Indian army set an ambush in thick forest, after an infiltration had been predicted, according to military sources. They say there has been heavy shelling by Pakistan artillery on Indian positions for the past two weeks.