8 rebels, 2 Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir fighting

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SRINAGAR, India (AP) :
Officials say eight rebels and two Indian soldiers have been killed in gunbattles in disputed Kashmir that sparked violent anti-India protests by residents seeking an end to Indian rule in the region.
Police say Indian troops laid siege to a village in
northwestern Sopore area Friday, leading to an exchange of gunfire in which two militants and a soldier were killed. Six militants were killed in fighting with Indian troops at two places in Kashmir on Thursday. The clashes triggered large anti-India protests and clashes as thousands of people marched near the sites of the fighting in solidarity with rebels. Militants also attacked an army camp in southern Tral area, killing a soldier and wounding another late Thursday. India and Pakistan claim the divided territory of Kashmir in its entirety.