Soldiers killed as Kashmir tensions mount

Four soldiers have been killed in Indian-administered Kashmir in a gun battle with militants, police say.

The clash occurred in Pulwama district, where more than 40 Indian paramilitary police were killed in a suicide attack on Thursday.

A civilian was also killed in the shootout as Indian troops launched a search operation in the area.

Meanwhile Pakistan has recalled its ambassador from Delhi for consultations amid escalating tensions.

India recalled its top diplomat from Pakistan in the wake of Thursday's attack - in which it said the Pakistani state was complicit.

Pakistan denies any role in the bombing, which was claimed by a group based on its soil - Jaish-e-Mohammad.