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

China has urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists. As a neighbour of both countries, Beijing said it welcomed any measures that would help cool tensions.

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