While the case is fairly routine, it comes as India indicates it is preparing to strike Pakistan in response to last week’s deadly terrorist attack.

India said on Monday 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 following last week's deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir.

China on Monday called on India and Pakistan to “exercise restraint”. This comes after the Indian army said soldiers from the two countries exchanged gunfire in the disputed Kashmir region for a fourth consecutive night.