Despite a lethal crackdown by security forces, Kashmiri women have been at the forefront of the current spate of protests that have kept the Valley on the boil following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Burhan Wani, last week.
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Witnesses said that inhabitants have installed langers outside the residence of Burhan Wani for the people who are visiting Burhan’s residence.
Security personnel guard a deserted street during a curfew imposed to maintain law and order in Srinagar. One policeman was also killed in mob violence.
Such graffiti was spotted in the past as well during the protests of 2008 and 2010 and after the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru in 2013.
Protesters throw stones towards Indian police during a protest against the killing of Burhan Wani, a separatist militant leader, in Srinagar, July 10, 2016.
The violence is part of an ongoing conflict that dates back to 1947, when India and Pakistan gained independence but failed to agree on which country would get Kashmir.
Earlier, on the directions of the prime minister, the Foreign Office called Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale to the Foreign Office and conveyed strong concerns of Pakistani government and people on rapidly deteriorating human rights situation in Kashmir and increasing oppression by Indian security forces.
With the valley on the boil following protests over the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, a grenade attack on CRPF troop in Nowhatta, Srinagar resulted in three jawans getting injured.
Most shops and businesses were closed, and mobile phone and internet services have been suspended.
The spokesman of Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers’ Federation, KTMF, Farhan Kitab while condemning the killing spree said the authorities have let loose its force.
Around 1,000 people have been injured, including almost 100 police, and hospitals say they are overwhelmed.
The State government has urged the Kashmiri separatist groups to appeal people for calm and peace. Many people have suffered bullet wounds and injuries from pellets.
According to reports, Wani had attracted many young followers through his use of social media, calling on them to pick up arms against Indian forces.
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At least 30 people have been killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Indian-administered Kashmir following the shooting of a militant leader, police say.
