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Kashmiri people mark "assassination anniversary" of pro-independence leaders

Saturday, 21 May 2016 5:47 PM [ Last Update: Saturday, 21 May 2016 5:48 PM ]

Demonstrators are detained by Indian police after they marched in Srinagar on April 19, 2016, against the recent killings of five youths in Handwara located northwest of Srinagar. (AFP photo)

Shahana Butt
Press TV, Indian-Controlled Kashmir

The Indian-ruled Kashmir is observing a shutdown to mark the death anniversary of two prominent pro-independence figures and over 50 other people. Indian authorities have imposed a curfew and restrictions in parts of the Himalayan region to prevent a planned march in remembrance of the victims.

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