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Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel patrol as rain falls in curfew-bound Srinagar on on Friday, 06 August 2010.Kashmir has been rocked by violent protests against the death in early June of a teenage student who was killed by a police tear-gas shell. Some 48 people have been killed, most of them shot dead by security forces, including 31 in the past one week.

Kashmiri Muslim protesters shouting pro-freedom slogans as they too out on the streets during the curfew in Srinagar on Monday, 02 August 2010, Police and paramilitary troops enforced a strict curfew in Kashmir after three days of violent clashes between protestors and security forces that left ten people dead. Riot police were out in large numbers on the streets of Srinagar, and other areas that have witnessed a rolling series of violent protests over the past two months. A total of 25 civilians, most of them young men in their teens or early 20s, have died in the clashes with security forces.

Kashmiri Muslim protesters shouting pro-freedom slogans as they too out on the streets during the curfew in Srinagar on Monday, 02 August 2010, Police and paramilitary troops enforced a strict curfew in Kashmir after three days of violent clashes between protestors and security forces that left ten people dead. Riot police were out in large numbers on the streets of Srinagar, and other areas that have witnessed a rolling series of violent protests over the past two months. A total of 25 civilians, most of them young men in their teens or early 20s, have died in the clashes with security forces.

Kashmiri Muslim protesters shouting pro-freedom slogans as they too out on the streets during the curfew in Srinagar on Monday, 02 August 2010, Police and paramilitary troops enforced a strict curfew in Kashmir after three days of violent clashes between protestors and security forces that left ten people dead. Riot police were out in large numbers on the streets of Srinagar, and other areas that have witnessed a rolling series of violent protests over the past two months. A total of 25 civilians, most of them young men in their teens or early 20s, have died in the clashes with security forces.

Kashmiri Muslim protesters shouting pro-freedom slogans as they too out on the streets during the curfew in Srinagar on Monday, 02 August 2010, Police and paramilitary troops enforced a strict curfew in Kashmir after three days of violent clashes between protestors and security forces that left ten people dead. Riot police were out in large numbers on the streets of Srinagar, and other areas that have witnessed a rolling series of violent protests over the past two months. A total of 25 civilians, most of them young men in their teens or early 20s, have died in the clashes with security forces.

Kashmiri men remove weeds from Dal lake in Srinagar on Sunday,18 July 2010. Authorities re-imposed restrictions in kashmir Valley on Sunday as separatists called for a strike against the recent killing of youths Kashmir has been rocked by protests and strikes for nearly a month. At least 15 people have died mostly in shootings blamed on police and paramilitary soldiers.

Police & Paramilitary soldiers patrolling in the deserted streets during the curfew in Srinagar on Sunday,18 July 2010. Authorities re-imposed restrictions in Kashmir Valley on Sunday as separatists called for a strike against the recent killing of youths Kashmir has been rocked by protests and strikes for nearly a month. At least 15 people have died mostly in shootings blamed on police and paramilitary soldiers.

Police & Paramilitary soliders petroling in the deserted streets during the curfew in Srinagar on Sunday,18 July 2010. Authorities re-imposed restrictions in Kashmir Valley on Sunday as separatists called for a strike against the recent killing of youths Kashmir has been rocked by protests and strikes for nearly a month. At least 15 people have died mostly in shootings blamed on police and paramilitary soldiers.

An view of Srinagar during the curfew on Sunday,18 July 2010. Authorities re-imposed restrictions in Kashmir Valley on Sunday as separatists called for a strike against the recent killing of youths Kashmir has been rocked by protests and strikes for nearly a month. At least 15 people have died mostly in shootings blamed on police and paramilitary soldiers.

Kashmiri men remove weeds from Dal lake in Srinagar on Sunday,18 July 2010. Authorities re-imposed restrictions in kashmir Valley on Sunday as separatists called for a strike against the recent killing of youths Kashmir has been rocked by protests and strikes for nearly a month. At least 15 people have died mostly in shootings blamed on police and paramilitary soldiers.

Police & Paramilitary soldiers patrolling in the deserted streets during the curfew in Srinagar on Sunday,18 July 2010. Authorities re-imposed restrictions in Kashmir Valley on Sunday as separatists called for a strike against the recent killing of youths Kashmir has been rocked by protests and strikes for nearly a month. At least 15 people have died mostly in shootings blamed on police and paramilitary soldiers.

Kashmiri men remove weeds from Dal lake in Srinagar on Sunday,18 July 2010. Authorities re-imposed restrictions in kashmir Valley on Sunday as separatists called for a strike against the recent killing of youths Kashmir has been rocked by protests and strikes for nearly a month. At least 15 people have died mostly in shootings blamed on police and paramilitary soldiers.

Police & Paramilitary soldiers patrolling during the curfew in Srinagar on 16 July 2010. Troops patrolled tense curfew-bound cities in Kashmir for the last two weeks show of force to help quell increasingly violent street protests. The protests have grown increasingly strident in recent killing of 15 Civilians by Security forces & Police during Protest.

Deserted Bus terminal of Kashmir during the curfew in Srinagar on 16 July 2010. Troops patrolled tense curfew-bound cities in Kashmir for the last two weeks show of force to help quell increasingly violent street protests. The protests have grown increasingly strident in recent killing of 15 Civilians by Security forces & Police during Protest.

Kashmiri attendant accompanying patients who have been stuck in the hospital compound for the last two weeks due to curfew take a nape outside local hospital in Srinagar on Friday, 16 July 2010.Troops patrolled tense curfew-bound cities in Kashmir for the last two weeks show of force to help quell increasingly violent street protests. The protests have grown increasingly strident in recent killing of 15 Civilians by Security forces & Police during Protest.

Police & Paramilitary soldiers patrolling during the curfew in Srinagar on 16 July 2010. Troops patrolled tense curfew-bound cities in Kashmir for the last two weeks show of force to help quell increasingly violent street protests. The protests have grown increasingly strident in recent killing of 15 Civilians by Security forces & Police during Protest.

Kashmiri attendant accompanying patients who have been stuck in the hospital compound for the last two weeks due to curfew take a nape outside local hospital in Srinagar on Friday, 16 July 2010.Troops patrolled tense curfew-bound cities in Kashmir for the last two weeks show of force to help quell increasingly violent street protests. The protests have grown increasingly strident in recent killing of 15 Civilians by Security forces & Police during Protest.

Deserted view of street during the curfew in Srinagar on 16 July 2010. Troops patrolled tense curfew-bound cities in Kashmir for the last two weeks show of force to help quell increasingly violent street protests. The protests have grown increasingly strident in recent killing of 15 Civilians by Security forces & Police during Protest.

Paramilitary stops a Kashmiri during the curfew in Srinagar on 16 July 2010. Troops patrolled tense curfew-bound cities in Kashmir for the last two weeks show of force to help quell increasingly violent street protests. The protests have grown increasingly strident in recent killing of 15 Civilians by Security forces & Police during Protest.

Kashmiri attendant accompanying patients who have been stuck in the hospital compound for the last two weeks due to curfew take a nape outside local hospital in Srinagar on Friday, 16 July 2010.Troops patrolled tense curfew-bound cities in Kashmir for the last two weeks show of force to help quell increasingly violent street protests. The protests have grown increasingly strident in recent killing of 15 Civilians by Security forces & Police during Protest.

People walk in a deserted market in Srinagar on Thursday, 15 July 2010. Most shops, schools and government offices remained closed as protests continued in the Kashmir Thursday in response to a strike call by separatist groups against the recent killings of youths during protests.

People stage sit in demonstration during a protest in Srinagar on Thursday, 15 July 2010. Shops, schools and government offices remained closed as protests continued in Kashmir Thursday in response to a strike called by separatist groups against the recent killings of youths during protests.

People stage sit in demonstration during a protest in Srinagar on Thursday, 15 July 2010. Shops, schools and government offices remained closed as protests continued in Kashmir Thursday in response to a strike called by separatist groups against the recent killings of youths during protests.

Protestors set as burning tyres during a protest in Srinagar on Thursday, 15 July 2010. Shops, schools and government offices remained closed as protests continued throughout Kashmir Thursday in response to a strike called by separatist groups against the recent killings of youths during protests.

People offer prayers on a street during a protest in Srinagar on Thursday, 15 July 2010. Most shops, schools and government offices remained closed as protests continued in the Kashmir Thursday in response to a strike call by separatist groups against the recent killings of youths during protests.

People offer prayers on a street during a protest in Srinagar on Thursday, 15 July 2010. Most shops, schools and government offices remained closed as protests continued in the Kashmir Thursday in response to a strike call by separatist groups against the recent killings of youths during protests.

Army soldiers carry out a flag march in streets to enforce a curfew across the valley in Srinagar on Thursday, 08 July 2010. Jeeps carrying soldiers in full battle-gear, enforcing police and paramilitary troops, passed through tense and empty roads of Srinagar as police and paramilitary forces dotted the streets. Journalists and photographers were not allowed to move out on the streets of Srinagar as officials cancelled their curfew passes. The curfew, a bid to quell violent protests in the insurgency-hit region, was imposed July 6 after two men and one woman died when security personnel opened fire to contain angry separatist demonstrations that have been fuelled by the deaths of several protesters over the past month. Curfew orders have been widely ignored in recent days.

Army soldiers carry out a flag march in streets to enforce a curfew across the valley in Srinagar on Thursday, 08 July 2010. Jeeps carrying soldiers in full battle-gear, enforcing police and paramilitary troops, passed through tense and empty roads of Srinagar as police and paramilitary forces dotted the streets. Journalists and photographers were not allowed to move out on the streets of Srinagar as officials cancelled their curfew passes. The curfew, a bid to quell violent protests in the insurgency-hit region, was imposed July 6 after two men and one woman died when security personnel opened fire to contain angry separatist demonstrations that have been fuelled by the deaths of several protesters over the past month. Curfew orders have been widely ignored in recent days.

Army soldiers carry out a flag march in streets to enforce a curfew across the valley in Srinagar on Thursday, 08 July 2010. Jeeps carrying soldiers in full battle-gear, enforcing police and paramilitary troops, passed through tense and empty roads of Srinagar as police and paramilitary forces dotted the streets. Journalists and photographers were not allowed to move out on the streets of Srinagar as officials cancelled their curfew passes. The curfew, a bid to quell violent protests in the insurgency-hit region, was imposed July 6 after two men and one woman died when security personnel opened fire to contain angry separatist demonstrations that have been fuelled by the deaths of several protesters over the past month. Curfew orders have been widely ignored in recent days.

Army soldiers carry out a flag march in streets to enforce a curfew across the valley in Srinagar on Thursday, 08 July 2010. Jeeps carrying soldiers in full battle-gear, enforcing police and paramilitary troops, passed through tense and empty roads of Srinagar as police and paramilitary forces dotted the streets. Journalists and photographers were not allowed to move out on the streets of Srinagar as officials cancelled their curfew passes. The curfew, a bid to quell violent protests in the insurgency-hit region, was imposed July 6 after two men and one woman died when security personnel opened fire to contain angry separatist demonstrations that have been fuelled by the deaths of several protesters over the past month. Curfew orders have been widely ignored in recent days.

Army soldiers carry out a flag march in streets to enforce a curfew across the valley in Srinagar on Thursday, 08 July 2010. Jeeps carrying soldiers in full battle-gear, enforcing police and paramilitary troops, passed through tense and empty roads of Srinagar as police and paramilitary forces dotted the streets. Journalists and photographers were not allowed to move out on the streets of Srinagar as officials cancelled their curfew passes. The curfew, a bid to quell violent protests in the insurgency-hit region, was imposed July 6 after two men and one woman died when security personnel opened fire to contain angry separatist demonstrations that have been fuelled by the deaths of several protesters over the past month. Curfew orders have been widely ignored in recent days.

Kashmiri Muslims carry a injured civilian for treatment in SMHS hospital in Srinagar on Tuesday, 29 June 2010. Three persons were killed and two others injured as CRPF personnel allegedly opened fire at a group of protestors in Anantnag district of south Kashmir.

Kashmiri Muslims shouting pro-freedom slogans in SMHS hospital in Srinagar on Tuesday, 29 June 2010. Three persons were killed and two others injured as CRPF personnel allegedly opened fire at a group of protestors in Anantnag district of south Kashmir.

Tamil group shout slogans during protest against India International Films Awards 2010 (IIFA) function to be held in Srilanka, a place where several thousand Tamilians have been killed in Mumbai on Tuesday, 01 June 2010.

Tamil group shout slogans during protest against India International Films Awards 2010 (IIFA) function to be held in Srilanka, a place where several thousand Tamilians have been killed in Mumbai on Tuesday, 01 June 2010.

Tamil group shout slogans during protest against India International Films Awards 2010 (IIFA) function to be held in Srilanka, a place where several thousand Tamilians have been killed in Mumbai on Tuesday, 01 June 2010.

Disabled athletes holding arrow and bows while participating during a protest in front of the Ministry of Sports against alleged corruption and mismanagement within the Paralympics Committee of India in New Delhi on Wednesday,12 May 2010.

Disabled athletes holding arrow and bows while participating during a protest in front of the Ministry of Sports against alleged corruption and mismanagement within the Paralympics Committee of India in New Delhi on Wednesday,12 May 2010.