Anti-India Protests in Kashmir After Rebels, Civilian Killed
Anti-India protests and clashes have erupted in disputed Kashmir after government forces killed two senior militants in a gunbattle and fatally shot a protester during an ensuing protest demanding an end to Indian rule.
People gather around the body of Shabir Ahmad Mir, a suspected militant, during his funeral procession anear Srinagar, on July 30.
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Srinagar, India (AP) -- Large anti-India protests and clashes spearheaded mostly by students erupted in disputed Kashmir on Tuesday after government forces killed two senior militants in a gunbattle and fatally shot a protester during an ensuing demonstration demanding an end to Indian rule.
The protests following the killings spread across the region and were led mostly by students, after which authorities ordered the closure of educational institutions.