The conflict over Kashmir dates back to 1947 , after Britain relinquished control of the Indian subcontinent , giving birth to modern India and Pakistan . NEW : Indian official : Terrorists , people in Pakistan army , carried out ambush . Pakistan denies having a part in the attack . The two neighbors have had a cease - fire along the de facto border . India says Pakistan has broken that three times between February and July .
NEW : Indian official : Terrorists , people in Pakistan army , carried out ambush . Pakistan denies having a part in the attack . The two neighbors have had a cease - fire along the de facto border . India says Pakistan has broken that three times between February and July .