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Security move started in valley while Central Reserve Police Forces demolish post in the heart of Srinagar city on Tuesday, 05 October 2010. Authorities in Kashmir will free jailed protesters and reduce the number of checkpoints in the main city Srinagar, a senior security official said last week. The move was part of a Central government initiative to defuse tension in Kashmir, which has been in a siege-like state of strikes, protests and curfew for months.

Security move started in valley while Central Reserve Police Forces demolish post in the heart of Srinagar city on Tuesday, 05 October 2010. Authorities in Kashmir will free jailed protesters and reduce the number of checkpoints in the main city Srinagar, a senior security official said last week. The move was part of a Central government initiative to defuse tension in Kashmir, which has been in a siege-like state of strikes, protests and curfew for months.

Security move started in valley while Central Reserve Police Forces demolish post in the heart of Srinagar city on Tuesday, 05 October 2010. Authorities in Kashmir will free jailed protesters and reduce the number of checkpoints in the main city Srinagar, a senior security official said last week. The move was part of a Central government initiative to defuse tension in Kashmir, which has been in a siege-like state of strikes, protests and curfew for months.

Security move started in valley while Central Reserve Police Forces gesture after demolishing post in the heart of Srinagar city on Tuesday, 05 October 2010. Authorities in Kashmir will free jailed protesters and reduce the number of checkpoints in the main city Srinagar, a senior security official said last week. The move was part of a Central government initiative to defuse tension in Kashmir, which has been in a siege-like state of strikes, protests and curfew for months.

Paramilitary soldiers patrol during a strict curfew in central Srinagar on Wednesday, 15 September 2010. Leaders of main political parties debated Wednesday whether to ease harsh security laws in Kashmir as the government searched for a strategy to end months of increasingly violent protests in the region.

Paramilitary soldiers patrol during a strict curfew in central Srinagar on Wednesday, 15 September 2010. Leaders of main political parties debated Wednesday whether to ease harsh security laws in Kashmir as the government searched for a strategy to end months of increasingly violent protests in the region.

Paramilitary solders stopping motor cycle rider during a strict curfew in central Srinagar on Wednesday, 15 September 2010. Leaders of main political parties debated Wednesday whether to ease harsh security laws in Kashmir as the government searched for a strategy to end months of increasingly violent protests in the region.

People offering prayers defy curfew ongoing protests in Kashmir, which killed 65 people and have been blamed on security forces in Srinagar on Tuesday, 31 August 2010.

People offering prayers defy curfew ongoing protests in Kashmir, which killed 65 people and have been blamed on security forces in Srinagar on Tuesday, 31 August 2010.

People offering prayers defy curfew ongoing protests in Kashmir, which killed 65 people and have been blamed on security forces in Srinagar on Tuesday, 31 August 2010.

A policeman carries a stone towards protesters during a protest in Srinagar on Monday, 30 August 2010. Four people were injured in Srinagar on Monday, when police allegedly opened fire on a group of youth. Ongoing protests in Kashmir, so far killed 64 people and been blamed on security forces.

Wounded youths lie inside a hospital in Srinagar on Monday, Aug.30, 2010. Protests broke out in the main city in Kashmir on Monday after police fired at a group of youths playing carom board on a street during curfew, wounding at least five people, residents and police said.

Wounded youths shifted to hospital during a protest in Srinagar on Monday, 30 August 2010. Protests broke out in the main city in Kashmir on Monday after police fired at a group of youths playing carom board on a street during curfew, wounding at least five people, residents and police said.

CRPF jawan detains a protester during the protest in Srinagar on Monday, 30 August 2010. Four people were injured in Srinagar on Monday, when police allegedly opened fire on a group of youth. Ongoing protests in Kashmir, so far killed 64 people and been blamed on security forces.

Relative of wounded Kashmiri youths wail inside a hospital in Srinagar, Monday, August 30, 2010. Protests broke out in the main city in Kashmir Monday after police fired at a group of youths playing carom board on a street during curfew, wounding at least five people, residents and police said

CRPF jawan beat Protester during protest in Srinagar on Monday, 30 August 2010. Four people were injured in Srinagar on Monday, when police allegedly opened fire on a group of youth. Ongoing protests in Kashmir, so far killed 64 people and been blamed on security forces.

Protester throws a stone towards police during protest in Srinagar on Monday, 30 August 2010. Four people were injured in Srinagar on Monday, when police allegedly opened fire on a group of youth. Ongoing protests in Kashmir, so far killed 64 people and been blamed on security forces.

Protester throws a stone towards police during protest in Srinagar on Monday, 30 August 2010. Four people were injured in Srinagar on Monday, when police allegedly opened fire on a group of youth. Ongoing protests in Kashmir, so far killed 64 people and been blamed on security forces.

Protester throws a stone towards police during protest in Srinagar on Monday, 30 August 2010. Four people were injured in Srinagar on Monday, when police allegedly opened fire on a group of youth. Ongoing protests in Kashmir, so far killed 64 people and been blamed on security forces.

Protesters throw stone towards police during a protest in Srinagar on Thursday,19 August 2010.The two-month-old protests, the angriest since a separatist revolt against killing 59 people blamed on security forces. The latest violence started with the death of a teenage student hit by a tear gas shell in early June.

Protesters throw stone towards police during a protest in Srinagar on Thursday,19 August 2010.The two-month-old protests, the angriest since a separatist revolt against killing 59 people blamed on security forces. The latest violence started with the death of a teenage student hit by a tear gas shell in early June.

A women watching inside window during curfew in Srinagar on Thursday,19 August 2010.The two-month-old protests, the angriest since a separatist revolt against killing 59 people blamed on security forces. The latest violence started with the death of a teenage student hit by a tear gas shell in early June.

A protester throws a stone towards police during a protest in Srinagar on Thursday,19 August 2010.The two-month-old protests, the angriest since a separatist revolt against killing 59 people blamed on security forces. The latest violence started with the death of a teenage student hit by a tear gas shell in early June.

Paramilitary soldiers patrol a deserted street during curfew in Srinagar on Thursday,19 August 2010.The two-month-old protests, the angriest since a separatist revolt against killing 59 people blamed on security forces. The latest violence started with the death of a teenage student hit by a tear gas shell in early June

CRPF Solders stand Guard during a curfew on Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar on Sunday, 15 August 2010. Authorities extended a curfew on Sunday to celebrate Independence Day in most parts of Kashmir after six people were killed and 10 wounded on Friday and Saturday as police fired at thousands of demonstrators, the latest deaths in the two month-long protests.

CRPF Solders stand Guard during a curfew on Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar on Sunday, 15 August 2010. Authorities extended a curfew on Sunday to celebrate Independence Day in most parts of Kashmir after six people were killed and 10 wounded on Friday and Saturday as police fired at thousands of demonstrators, the latest deaths in the two month-long protests.

Police patrol a locality during a curfew on Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar on Sunday, 15 August 2010. Authorities extended a curfew on Sunday to celebrate Independence Day in most parts of Kashmir after six people were killed and 10 wounded on Friday and Saturday as police fired at thousands of demonstrators, the latest deaths in the two month-long protests.

Kashmiri Muslim protesters shout pro-freedom slogans during a protest rally at Khanmoh, about 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of Srinagar on Tuesday, 10 August 2010.Thousands of Kashmiri Muslims protested against recent killings Kashmir and offered special prayers for nearly 50 people who died in last two months of civil unrest. For nearly two months, Kashmir has been in the grips of violent protests as angry young men, women and children, have held demonstrations

Kashmiri Muslim protesters shout pro-freedom slogans during a protest rally at Khanmoh, about 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of Srinagar on Tuesday, 10 August 2010.Thousands of Kashmiri Muslims protested against recent killings Kashmir and offered special prayers for nearly 50 people who died in last two months of civil unrest. For nearly two months, Kashmir has been in the grips of violent protests as angry young men, women and children, have held demonstrations

Kashmiri Muslim offers a special prayer during a protest rally at Khanmoh, about 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of Srinagar on Tuesday, 10 August 2010.Thousands of Kashmiri Muslims protested against recent killings Kashmir and offered special prayers for nearly 50 people who died in last two months of civil unrest. For nearly two months, Kashmir has been in the grips of violent protests as angry young men, women and children, have held demonstrations

Police man stop vehicles at a checkpoint during curfew in Srinagar on Saturday,07 August 2010. Kashmir has been rocked by violent protests for nearly two months with demonstrators hurling rocks at paramilitary soldiers and setting government buildings and vehicles ablaze. In response, security forces have fired live rounds and tear gas into large crowds.

Police man stop vehicles at a checkpoint during curfew in Srinagar on Saturday,07 August 2010. Kashmir has been rocked by violent protests for nearly two months with demonstrators hurling rocks at paramilitary soldiers and setting government buildings and vehicles ablaze. In response, security forces have fired live rounds and tear gas into large crowds.

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Chairman of the hardliner faction of Kashmir"s Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference speaks during a news conference in Srinagar on Saturday,07 August 2010.Kashmiri separatist leaders have appealed for calm in the biggest protests in two years that have killed dozens of people and raised fears that anger was spinning out of control. Since June, at least 40 people have been killed in the protests in Kashmir, which lies at the heart of more than 60 years of hostility between India and Pakistan. Both claim the region in full but rule in part.

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Chairman of the hardliner faction of Kashmir"s Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference during a news conference in Srinagar on Saturday,07 August 2010.Kashmiri separatist leaders have appealed for calm in the biggest protests in two years that have killed dozens of people and raised fears that anger was spinning out of control. Since June, at least 40 people have been killed in the protests in Kashmir, which lies at the heart of more than 60 years of hostility between India and Pakistan. Both claim the region in full but rule in part.

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Chairman of the hardliner faction of Kashmir"s Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference speaks during a news conference in Srinagar on Saturday,07 August 2010.Kashmiri separatist leaders have appealed for calm in the biggest protests in two years that have killed dozens of people and raised fears that anger was spinning out of control. Since June, at least 40 people have been killed in the protests in Kashmir, which lies at the heart of more than 60 years of hostility between India and Pakistan. Both claim the region in full but rule in part.

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Chairman of the hardliner faction of Kashmir"s Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference speaks during a news conference in Srinagar on Saturday,07 August 2010.Kashmiri separatist leaders have appealed for calm in the biggest protests in two years that have killed dozens of people and raised fears that anger was spinning out of control. Since June, at least 40 people have been killed in the protests in Kashmir, which lies at the heart of more than 60 years of hostility between India and Pakistan. Both claim the region in full but rule in part.

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.

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.

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.

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.