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Two dead in Indian-administered Kashmir clashes amid Eid curfew | |
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Two protesters have been killed in clashes with security forces in Indian-administered Kashmir amid a rare Eid curfew in the disputed region. | |
At least 60 others were injured in the violence as security personnel blocked roads to several important mosques. | |
Violence has been reported in 10 areas of the region. Mobile and data services have been stopped. | |
Officials said the Eid shutdown was to stop plans by separatists to march to the UN observers' office in Srinagar. | |
The Press Trust of India agency added that Eid congregations were not held at the important Idgah and Hazratbal shrines for the first time in 26 years. | The Press Trust of India agency added that Eid congregations were not held at the important Idgah and Hazratbal shrines for the first time in 26 years. |
Prayers were offered at neighbourhood mosques instead. | |
Kashmiri media reported that markets on the eve of Eid saw far fewer shoppers than in previous years. | |
Living in the shadow of curfew in Kashmir | Living in the shadow of curfew in Kashmir |
In pictures: Kashmir's 'curfew schools' | In pictures: Kashmir's 'curfew schools' |
Why the Kashmir killings could have been avoided | Why the Kashmir killings could have been avoided |
Firing at stone-throwers in Indian-administered Kashmir | Firing at stone-throwers in Indian-administered Kashmir |
In the latest violence, security forces fired tear gas and pellet guns at protesters in the Bandipora area of northern Kashmir and Shopian in the south, as well as in Srinagar, a police officer told the AP news agency. | |
Indian media reported that a 19-year-old was killed after being hit by a tear gas shell in Bandipora. Another protester died of pellet gun injuries in Shopian. | |
Separatist groups have called for an "austere Eid" to mourn the death of more than 70 civilians in protests since 9 July. | |
The demonstrations were sparked by the killing of a popular militant leader, Burhan Wani, 22, in a gunfight with the army. | |
Disputed Kashmir is claimed in its entirety by both India and Pakistan and has been a flashpoint for more than 60 years, causing two wars between the neighbours. | |
Within the disputed Muslim-majority territory, some militant groups have taken up arms to fight for independence from Indian rule or a merger with Pakistan. | Within the disputed Muslim-majority territory, some militant groups have taken up arms to fight for independence from Indian rule or a merger with Pakistan. |