Curfew Still In Place As Tensions Remain High In Kashmir
SRINAGAR, KASHMIR, INDIA - JULY 20: Indian beggars cross a concertina wire of Indian government forces during a curfew following violence that has left over 45 people dead and thousands injured, on July 20, 2016 in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir, India. Fierce protests in Indian-administered Kashmir over the killing of a young rebel commander Burhan Wani have left at least 45 people dead and over 3000 injured as ongoing unrest in Indian controlled Kashmir enters its 12th day. It is the worst violence in the area since 2010. The protests have triggered a heavy crackdown by Indian government forces including many strict curfews. Indian government forces have seized copies of local newspapers in the Kashmir Valley following nocturnal raids on the printing press creating an information blackout as mobile, internet services also remained suspended. The editors of newspapers in Kashmir have also suspended their publications because of curbs imposed by the Indian government. Kashmir Muslims hoisted black flags at many places of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir as Pakistan observed a 'Black Day' to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir. (Photo by Yawar Nazir/Getty Images)
