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India deploys more troops in Kashmir

Saturday, 08 July 2017 1:04 AM [ Last Update: Saturday, 08 July 2017 1:05 AM ]

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard in Srinagar on July 6, 2017. Kashmir, divided between India and Pakistan since 1947, is one of the most heavily militarised spots on earth with a long history of conflict. (Photo by AFP)

Shahana Butt
Press TV, Kashmir

The Indian government has deployed more security forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir ahead of pro-freedom commander Burhan Wani’s first death anniversary. The government has also imposed strict security measures to avoid any pro-freedom activity in the region. Our correspondent Shahana Butt reports.

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