United Nations, Aug 5 (IANS) As UN observers in Jammu and Kashmir have reported a rise in military activities, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for maximum restraint by the two South Asian neighbours, according to his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.

"The UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) observed and reported an increase in military activity at the Line of Control (LoC) in recent days," Dujarric said on Sunday.

"The UN appeals to both sides to exercise maximum restraint to ensure that the situation does not further deteriorate," he added.

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--IANS al/ksk