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.

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

India on Monday said it had responded to ‘unprovoked’ firing from Pakistan along the de facto border for the fourth consecutive night, as it deepens its search for militants in the region after last week’s deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir.