Kashmiri militants unimpressed by ceasefire offer

Some of the main militant groups in Indian-administered Kashmir have rejected a ceasefire offer made by the Indian government.

One of the most prominent, the Hizbul Mujahideen, which itself inititated a short-lived ceasefire a few months ago, said the truce would only work if it was part of a wider peace process.

On Sunday India offered to halt combat operations against separatist groups in Kashmir during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan which is due to start soon.

Pakistan, which India accuses of supporting Kashmiri militants, warned that the ceasefire offer could be a tactical move in its drive to impose a military solution.

It called on Delhi to hold talks with Pakistan and the Kashmiri leadership. India has steadfastedly refused to include Pakistan in talks on Kashmir.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service