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Kashmir marks "black day" on India's Independence Day

Tuesday, 15 August 2017 4:25 PM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 15 August 2017 4:26 PM ]

Kashmiri protesters clash with Indian government forces after the funeral procession of slain militant Yawar Nissar at Shipora in Anantnag, South of Srinagar, on August 4, 2017. (Photo by AFP)

Syed Ali Safvi
Press TV, Indian-controlled Kashmir

While India has celebrated its independence day on Tuesday, people in Kashmir have marked what they call the black day. Residents in the disputed region are outraged at the Indian government for the deadly crackdown against protests seeking freedom and independence from New Delhi.

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