Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press Updated 2:37 am CDT, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Kashmiri Muslim protesters clash with Indian government forces during the fourth phase of local elections in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. India says the polls are a vital grass roots exercise to boost development and address civic issues. Political separatist leaders and armed rebel groups who challenge India's sovereignty over Kashmir have called for a boycott, saying the polls are an illegitimate exercise under military occupation. Authorities have deployed more than 40,000 additional soldiers in what is already one of world's most heavily militarised regions to guard the voting for urban and village councils. less Kashmiri Muslim protesters clash with Indian government forces during the fourth phase of local elections in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. India says the polls are a vital grass ... more … [Read more...] about Fighting in Kashmir’s main city leaves 3 combatants dead
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Indian troops kill a key Kashmir rebel leader and colleague
Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press Updated 9:45 am PDT, Thursday, October 11, 2018 FILE- In this Aug.14, 2018 file photo, an Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard during a search operation in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. Police say government forces have killed at least two rebels during a gunbattle that sparked violent anti-India protests by residents in disputed Kashmir. less FILE- In this Aug.14, 2018 file photo, an Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard during a search operation in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. Police say government forces have killed at least two rebels ... more Photo: Mukhtar Khan, AP Photo: Mukhtar Khan, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE- In this Aug.14, 2018 file photo, an Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard during a search operation in Srinagar, Indian … [Read more...] about Indian troops kill a key Kashmir rebel leader and colleague
Anti-India rebels abduct and kill 3 policemen in Kashmir
Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press Updated 2:27 am PDT, Friday, September 21, 2018 An Indian police officer pays his respects to fallen colleagues at a base camp at shopian, about 63 kilometers south of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Anti-India rebels in disputed Kashmir raided over a dozen homes of police officers and abducted three whose bullet-riddled were recovered Friday, officials said. The killings came days after the region's largest rebel group asked officers to quit the Kashmiri police force and stay away from counterinsurgency operations. less An Indian police officer pays his respects to fallen colleagues at a base camp at shopian, about 63 kilometers south of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Anti-India rebels in disputed ... more Photo: Mukhtar Khan, AP Indian police officers and family members carry coffins of police officers who were … [Read more...] about Anti-India rebels abduct and kill 3 policemen in Kashmir
Spike in slayings by mobs spurs security review in India
By Aijaz Hussain Published 11:56 am PDT, Monday, July 23, 2018 Photo: Ajit Solanki / Associated Press Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Demonstrators gather in Ahmadabad to protest mob attacks. The rally followed the killing of a woman in central India on rumors that she was part of a gang that kidnapped children. Demonstrators gather in Ahmadabad to protest mob attacks. The rally followed the killing of a woman in central India on rumors that she was part of a gang that kidnapped children. Photo: Ajit Solanki / Associated Press Spike in slayings by mobs spurs security review in India 1 / 1 Back to Gallery NEW DELHI — A woman was killed in central India on rumors that she was part of a gang that kidnapped children, police said Monday, days after the nation’s highest court called for immediate … [Read more...] about Spike in slayings by mobs spurs security review in India
Indian mob lynches woman on rumors of child kidnapping
Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press Updated 6:40 am PDT, Monday, July 23, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-4', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 4', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Ajit Solanki, AP Image 1of/4 CaptionClose Image 1 of 4 Indians hold placards and shout slogans during a protest against mob attacks in Ahmadabad, India, Monday, July 23, 2018. A woman was lynched in central India on rumors that she was part of a gang that kidnapped children, police said Monday, days after the country's highest court called for immediate steps to control deadly mob violence across the country. less Indians hold placards and shout slogans during a protest against mob attacks in Ahmadabad, India, Monday, July 23, 2018. A woman was lynched in central India on … [Read more...] about Indian mob lynches woman on rumors of child kidnapping