Kashmir, the only Muslim majority region in India, is set to witness the 75th Independence Day celebrations.

In the Indian-administered Kashmir, the religious rituals of Ashura are not just confined to Shia Muslims. Muslims from other sects are also observing the mourning ceremonies in the lunar calendar month of Muharram.

New Delhi pumps more security forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir after a fresh spate of targeted civilian killings in the region.

Kashmir has gone through heightened tensions in the recent past, witnessing several fatalities.

Rights groups say arbitrary detentions and killings by Indian troops are resulting in human rights violations.

Police said two separate operations were conducted south of the main city of Srinagar.

At least six suspected militants and an Indian soldier are killed in a series of overnight clashes in Indian-controlled Kashmir.