Kashmiri muslim remove weed from Dal Lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir on July 27, 2011. Pollution is turning the Dal lake, the main tourist draw in the region, into a weed-clogged swamp which is hampering the recovery of the tourism sector in the insurgency racked Himalayan state.

Added: 2011-07-27 07:35:12

Kashmiri muslim remove weed from Dal Lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir on July 27, 2011. Pollution is turning the Dal lake, the main tourist draw in the region, into a weed-clogged swamp which is hampering the recovery of the tourism sector in the insurgency racked Himalayan state.

Added: 2011-07-27 07:34:51

A man ride shikara on Dal Lake in Srinagar on July 27,2011. The tourism industry is hoping that cool summer weather will herald a renewal of tourists to the scenic region after last year's civil unrest drove both domestic and foreign tourists out of the valley.

Added: 2011-07-27 07:34:01

Indian Army soldiers attend a wreath-laying ceremony Chinar war memorial during operation 'Vijay Diwas' or 'Victory Day' celebrations at Badami Bagh Contonment in Srinagar 26 July 2011. The Indian Army commemorates 'Vijay Diwas' annually in memory of more than 500 fellow soldiers who were killed in 1999 during a war with Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil and Drass sectors, at the Line of Control, or a military ceasefire line, which divided Kashmir between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.

Added: 2011-07-26 09:05:58

Retired Indian Army chief VP Malik lays a wreath ceremony Chinar war memorial during operation 'Vijay Diwas' or 'Victory Day' celebrations at Badami Bagh Contonment in Srinagar 26 July 2011. The Indian Army commemorates 'Vijay Diwas' annually in memory of more than 500 fellow soldiers who were killed in 1999 during a war with Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil and Drass sectors, at the Line of Control, or a military ceasefire line, which divided Kashmir between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.

Added: 2011-07-26 09:05:26

Retired Indian Army chief VP Malik lays a wreath ceremony Chinar war memorial during operation 'Vijay Diwas' or 'Victory Day' celebrations at Badami Bagh Contonment in Srinagar 26 July 2011. The Indian Army commemorates 'Vijay Diwas' annually in memory of more than 500 fellow soldiers who were killed in 1999 during a war with Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil and Drass sectors, at the Line of Control, or a military ceasefire line, which divided Kashmir between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.

Added: 2011-07-26 09:04:34

Indian Army soldiers attend a wreath-laying ceremony Chinar war memorial during operation 'Vijay Diwas' or 'Victory Day' celebrations at Badami Bagh Contonment in Srinagar 26 July 2011. The Indian Army commemorates 'Vijay Diwas' annually in memory of more than 500 fellow soldiers who were killed in 1999 during a war with Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil and Drass sectors, at the Line of Control, or a military ceasefire line, which divided Kashmir between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.

Added: 2011-07-26 09:03:55

Indian Army commander Lieutenant-General Syed Ata Hasnain lays a wreath cermony Chinar war memorial during operation 'Vijay Diwas' or 'Victory Day' celebrations at Badami Bagh Contonment in Srinagar 26 July 2011. The Indian Army commemorates 'Vijay Diwas' annually in memory of more than 500 fellow soldiers who were killed in 1999 during a war with Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil and Drass sectors, at the Line of Control, or a military ceasefire line, which divided Kashmir between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.

Added: 2011-07-26 09:03:00

Indian Army soldiers attend a wreath-laying ceremony Chinar war memorial during operation 'Vijay Diwas' or 'Victory Day' celebrations at Badami Bagh Contonment in Srinagar 26 July 2011. The Indian Army commemorates 'Vijay Diwas' annually in memory of more than 500 fellow soldiers who were killed in 1999 during a war with Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil and Drass sectors, at the Line of Control, or a military ceasefire line, which divided Kashmir between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.

Added: 2011-07-26 09:02:13

Indian Army soldiers attend a wreath-laying ceremony Chinar war memorial during operation 'Vijay Diwas' or 'Victory Day' celebrations at Badami Bagh Contonment in Srinagar 26 July 2011. The Indian Army commemorates 'Vijay Diwas' annually in memory of more than 500 fellow soldiers who were killed in 1999 during a war with Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil and Drass sectors, at the Line of Control, or a military ceasefire line, which divided Kashmir between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.

Added: 2011-07-26 09:01:35

Indian Army commander Lieutenant-General Syed Ata Hasnain lays a wreath cermony Chinar war memorial during operation 'Vijay Diwas' or 'Victory Day' celebrations at Badami Bagh Contonment in Srinagar 26 July 2011. The Indian Army commemorates 'Vijay Diwas' annually in memory of more than 500 fellow soldiers who were killed in 1999 during a war with Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil and Drass sectors, at the Line of Control, or a military ceasefire line, which divided Kashmir between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.

Added: 2011-07-26 09:01:13

Indian Army commander Lieutenant-General Syed Ata Hasnain lays a wreath cermony Chinar war memorial during operation 'Vijay Diwas' or 'Victory Day' celebrations at Badami Bagh Contonment in Srinagar 26 July 2011. The Indian Army commemorates 'Vijay Diwas' annually in memory of more than 500 fellow soldiers who were killed in 1999 during a war with Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil and Drass sectors, at the Line of Control, or a military ceasefire line, which divided Kashmir between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.

Added: 2011-07-26 09:00:48

Indian Army soldiers salutes Chinar war memorial during operation 'Vijay Diwas' or 'Victory Day' celebrations at Badami Bagh Contonment in Srinagar 26 July 2011. The Indian Army commemorates 'Vijay Diwas' annually in memory of more than 500 fellow soldiers who were killed in 1999 during a war with Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil and Drass sectors, at the Line of Control, or a military ceasefire line, which divided Kashmir between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.

Added: 2011-07-26 09:00:21

Indian Army soldiers salutes Chinar war memorial during operation 'Vijay Diwas' or 'Victory Day' celebrations at Badami Bagh Contonment in Srinagar 26 July 2011. The Indian Army commemorates 'Vijay Diwas' annually in memory of more than 500 fellow soldiers who were killed in 1999 during a war with Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil and Drass sectors, at the Line of Control, or a military ceasefire line, which divided Kashmir between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.

Added: 2011-07-26 08:59:59

Indian Army commander Lieutenant-General Syed Ata Hasnain attend a wreath-laying ceremony Chinar war memorial during operation 'Vijay Diwas' or 'Victory Day' celebrations at Badami Bagh Contonment in Srinagar 26 July 2011. The Indian Army commemorates 'Vijay Diwas' annually in memory of more than 500 fellow soldiers who were killed in 1999 during a war with Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil and Drass sectors, at the Line of Control, or a military ceasefire line, which divided Kashmir between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.

Added: 2011-07-26 08:59:38

Jammu and kashmir chief Minister Omar Abdullah with union health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and Uion Minisrer for renewable energy Dr, Farooq Addullah at fundation lane function at Qazigund 80 kms from srinagar on 25, July 2011, Dr cp joshi union minister of road transport and highways laid foundation of 8.45 km long tunnel between Qazigund and Banihal on Jammu srinagar national highway.

Added: 2011-07-25 13:21:41

Jammu and kashmir chief Minister Omar Abdullah with union health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad at fundation lane function at Qazigund 80 kms from srinagar on 25, July 2011, Dr cp joshi union minister of road transport and highways laid foundation of 8.45 km long tunnel between Qazigund and Banihal on Jammu srinagar national highway.

Added: 2011-07-25 13:21:22

Jammu and kashmir chief Minister Omar Abdullah with union health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and Uion Minisrer for renewable energy Dr, Farooq Addullah at fundation lane function at Qazigund 80 kms from srinagar on 25, July 2011, Dr cp joshi union minister of road transport and highways laid foundation of 8.45 km long tunnel between Qazigund and Banihal on Jammu srinagar national highway.

Added: 2011-07-25 13:20:54

Jammu and kashmir chief Minister Omar Abdullah speech at Qazigund 80 kms from srinagar on 25, July 2011, Dr cp joshi union minister of road transport and highways laid foundation of 8.45 km long tunnel between Qazigund and Banihal on Jammu srinagar national highway.

Added: 2011-07-25 13:20:40

Jammu and kashmir chief Minister Omar Abdullah with union health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and Uion Minisrer for renewable energy Dr, Farooq Addullah at fundation lane function at Qazigund 80 kms from srinagar on 25, July 2011, Dr cp joshi union minister of road transport and highways laid foundation of 8.45 km long tunnel between Qazigund and Banihal on Jammu srinagar national highway.

Added: 2011-07-25 13:20:12

Officals and commenrs are anxiously looking at Qazigund 80 kms from srinagar on 25, July 2011, Dr cp joshi union minister of road transport and highways laid foundation of 8.45 km long tunnel between Qazigund and Banihal on Jammu srinagar national highway.

Added: 2011-07-25 13:19:31

People listen speech Jammu and kashmir chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Qazigund 80 kms from srinagar on 25, July 2011, Dr cp joshi union minister of road transport and highways laid foundation of 8.45 km long tunnel between Qazigund and Banihal on Jammu srinagar national highway.

Added: 2011-07-25 13:18:31

A vendor sell fruits in Srinagar on 25, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:30:13

Contractual lectures shout slogans during a protest rally in Srinagar , the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 25 July 2011. Dozens of contractual lecturers staged a protest demanding their regularization.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:29:40

Contractual lectures set on fire an effigy of civil secretart seat of the state government during a protest rally in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 25 July 2011. Dozens of contractual lecturers staged a protest demanding their regularization.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:29:24

Contractual lectures hold plea cards during a protest rally in Srinagar , the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 25 July 2011. Dozens of contractual lecturers staged a protest demanding their regularization.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:29:03

People watch cultural programme During a two day tourism Festival in Gurez on 25, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:28:34

People watch cultural programme During a two day tourism Festival in Gurez on 25, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:28:11

People Perform cultural programme During a two day tourism Festival in Gurez near line of control on 25, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:27:49

An view of snow capped mountains of Gurez Valley in northern kashmir near The Line of Control (LOC), the de facto India-Pakistan border on July 25, 2011.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:27:26

Kashmiri nomads walk with their herd of goats and sheep on a mountainous road in Gurez near line of control on 25, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:26:31

People Perform cultural programme During a two day tourism Festival while the villagers listen in Gurez near line of control on 25, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:25:46

People Perform cultural programme During a two day tourism Festival in Gurez near The Line of Control (LOC), the de facto India-Pakistan border on 25, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:24:23

People Perform cultural programme During a two day tourism Festival in Gurez near The Line of Control (LOC), the de facto India-Pakistan border on 25, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:22:55

People Perform cultural programme During a two day tourism Festival in Gurez near The Line of Control (LOC), the de facto India-Pakistan border on 25, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:21:30

An view of Gurez Valley in northern kashmir near The Line of Control (LOC), the de facto India-Pakistan border on July 25, 2011.

Added: 2011-07-25 12:19:24

Indian Policemen detain kashmiri protestor during a protest in Srinagar on July 23, 2011. to protest against the alleged rape of a woman. The woman from Muslim-majority southern Kulgam district alleged that she was abducted and subsequently raped by two armed men wearing army uniforms on July 19. On July 22, angry protesters set fire to a government vehicle and clashed with police, one officer said, adding several protesters and policemen were hurt after police used teargas and batons.

Added: 2011-07-23 14:13:39

Indian Policemen detain kashmiri protestor during a protest in Srinagar on July 23, 2011. to protest against the alleged rape of a woman. The woman from Muslim-majority southern Kulgam district alleged that she was abducted and subsequently raped by two armed men wearing army uniforms on July 19. On July 22, angry protesters set fire to a government vehicle and clashed with police, one officer said, adding several protesters and policemen were hurt after police used teargas and batons.

Added: 2011-07-23 14:13:25

Indian paramilitary trooper stand alert past a row of shuttered shops during a strike in Srinagar on July 23, 2011. A one day strike has been called by The Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to protest against the alleged rape of a woman in the disputed Himalayan region. The woman from Muslim-majority southern Kulgam district alleged that she was abducted and subsequently raped by two armed men wearing army uniforms on July 19. On July 22, angry protesters set fire to a government vehicle and clashed with police, one officer said, adding several protesters and policemen were hurt after police used teargas and batons.

Added: 2011-07-23 09:09:30

Indian paramilitary trooper stand alert past a row of shuttered shops during a strike in Srinagar on July 23, 2011. A one day strike has been called by The Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to protest against the alleged rape of a woman in the disputed Himalayan region. The woman from Muslim-majority southern Kulgam district alleged that she was abducted and subsequently raped by two armed men wearing army uniforms on July 19. On July 22, angry protesters set fire to a government vehicle and clashed with police, one officer said, adding several protesters and policemen were hurt after police used teargas and batons.

Added: 2011-07-23 09:09:17

An Indian paramilitary trooper stands alert as a girl sell baloons walk past a row of shuttered shops during a strike in Srinagar on July 23, 2011. A one day strike has been called by The Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to protest against the alleged rape of a woman in the disputed Himalayan region. The woman from Muslim-majority southern Kulgam district alleged that she was abducted and subsequently raped by two armed men wearing army uniforms on July 19. On July 22, angry protesters set fire to a government vehicle and clashed with police, one officer said, adding several protesters and policemen were hurt after police used teargas and batons.

Added: 2011-07-23 09:09:04

Indian paramilitary trooper stand alert past a row of shuttered shops during a strike in Srinagar on July 23, 2011. A one day strike has been called by The Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to protest against the alleged rape of a woman in the disputed Himalayan region. The woman from Muslim-majority southern Kulgam district alleged that she was abducted and subsequently raped by two armed men wearing army uniforms on July 19. On July 22, angry protesters set fire to a government vehicle and clashed with police, one officer said, adding several protesters and policemen were hurt after police used teargas and batons.

Added: 2011-07-23 09:08:32

Indian paramilitary trooper stand alert past a row of shuttered shops during a strike in Srinagar on July 23, 2011. A one day strike has been called by The Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to protest against the alleged rape of a woman in the disputed Himalayan region. The woman from Muslim-majority southern Kulgam district alleged that she was abducted and subsequently raped by two armed men wearing army uniforms on July 19. On July 22, angry protesters set fire to a government vehicle and clashed with police, one officer said, adding several protesters and policemen were hurt after police used teargas and batons.

Added: 2011-07-23 09:07:51

An Indian paramilitary trooper stands infront of shuttered shops during a strike in Srinagar on July 23, 2011. A one day strike has been called by The Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to protest against the alleged rape of a woman in the disputed Himalayan region. The woman from Muslim-majority southern Kulgam district alleged that she was abducted and subsequently raped by two armed men wearing army uniforms on July 19. On July 22, angry protesters set fire to a government vehicle and clashed with police, one officer said, adding several protesters and policemen were hurt after police used teargas and batons.

Added: 2011-07-23 09:06:59

Director General of Police Khludeep khoda and Additional director General of police K. Rajendra flaging off youth development cycle race organised by jammu and kashmir police in Sringagar on 23 July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-23 09:06:09

Kashmiri muslim protestors throw stone towards police vechile at Dahamal Hanjipora in kulgam district of south kashmir 75 kms from srinagar on July 22 2011. people are protesting against the alleged Gangf rape of a woman by troops.

Added: 2011-07-22 14:34:51

Kashmiri muslim protestors shout slogans at Dahamal Hanjipora in kulgam district of south kashmir 75 kms from srinagar on July 22 2011. people are protesting against the alleged Gangf rape of a woman by troops.

Added: 2011-07-22 14:34:39

Indian paramilitary troops looks Kashmiri muslim protestors shout slogans at Dahamal Hanjipora in kulgam district of south kashmir 75 kms from srinagar on July 22 2011. people are protesting against the alleged Gangf rape of a woman by troops.

Added: 2011-07-22 14:34:26

Kashmiri protestors set on fire a police vechile at Dahamal Hanjipora in kulgam district of south kashmir 75 kms from srinagar on July 22 2011. people are protesting against the alleged Gangf rape of a woman by troops.

Added: 2011-07-22 14:34:12

Kashmiri muslim protestors shout slogans at Dahamal Hanjipora in kulgam district of south kashmir 75 kms from srinagar on July 22 2011. people are protesting against the alleged Gangf rape of a woman by troops.

Added: 2011-07-22 14:33:52

Kashmiri muslim protestors throw stone towards police vechile at Dahamal Hanjipora in kulgam district of south kashmir 75 kms from srinagar on July 22 2011. people are protesting against the alleged Gangf rape of a woman by troops.

Added: 2011-07-22 14:33:38

Indian Army commander Lieutenant-General Syed Ata Hasnain addresses media representatives at a press confrence in Srinagar on July 22, 2011. Hasnain, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of XV Corps, was addressing the issue of the alleged kidnap and rape of a woman from the nomadic Gujjar tribe in the Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 19, he asserted that he would thoroughly investigate allegations from local residents that army personnel could have been responsible for her kidnap and assault.

Added: 2011-07-22 12:33:38

Indian Army commander Lieutenant-General Syed Ata Hasnain addresses media representatives at a press confrence in Srinagar on July 22, 2011. Hasnain, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of XV Corps, was addressing the issue of the alleged kidnap and rape of a woman from the nomadic Gujjar tribe in the Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 19, he asserted that he would thoroughly investigate allegations from local residents that army personnel could have been responsible for her kidnap and assault.

Added: 2011-07-22 12:33:18

Akali Dal leader Former M.P S.S Mann and president of jammu kashmir democratic freedom party chief Shabir Ahmad shah in a show of soliditary with each other are seen catching with sword two leaders condemend the alleged Gang rape of a woman by troops in kulgam district of south kashmir on 22, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-22 06:41:10

Akali Dal leader Former M.P S.S Mann and president of jammu kashmir democratic freedom party chief Shabir Ahmad shah in a show of soliditary with each other are seen catching with sword two leaders condemend the alleged Gang rape of a woman by troops in kulgam district of south kashmir on 22, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-22 06:40:38

Akali Dal leader Former M.P S.S Mann and president of jammu kashmir democratic freedom party chief Shabir Ahmad shah in a show of soliditary with each other are seen catching with sword two leaders condemend the alleged Gang rape of a woman by troops in kulgam district of south kashmir on 22, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-22 06:38:51

Indian policemen carry the body of his colleague outside a hospital in Srinagar on 21, July 2011. a policeman shot himself when he was guarding outside a police station a senior police officer told media.

Added: 2011-07-21 17:29:41

Indian policemen carry the body of his colleague outside a hospital in Srinagar on 21, July 2011. a policeman shot himself when he was guarding outside a police station a senior police officer told media.

Added: 2011-07-21 17:29:17

Indian policemen carry the body of his colleague outside a hospital in Srinagar on 21, July 2011. a policeman shot himself when he was guarding outside a police station a senior police officer told media.

Added: 2011-07-21 17:29:01

An Indian paramilitary officer shows the bullet After an accidental firing in which a policeman was killed in Srinagar on 21, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-21 17:28:07

An Indian paramilitary officer shows the bullet After an accidental firing in which a policeman was killed in Srinagar on 21, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-21 17:27:29

Indian paramilitary troops stand guard outside a police station where a policeman was killed in an accidental firing in Srinagar on 21, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-21 17:24:45

Indian paramilitary troops stand guard outside a police station where a policeman was killed in an accidental firing in Srinagar on 21, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-21 17:22:51

Indian paramilitary troops stand guard outside a police station where a policeman was killed in an accidental firing in Srinagar on 21, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-21 17:21:57

A begger woman with her daughter talking a mid day nap on a footpath of busy street hot day in Srinagar on 22, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-21 12:33:43

Shri Shri Ravi Shankar hug meet with Chairman of Hurriyat conference Moderate faction Miiwaiz Molvi umar farooq at their headqurater in srinagar on 22, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-21 12:32:59

Shri Shri Ravi Shankar hug with Chairman of Hurriyat conference Moderate faction Miiwaiz Molvi umar farooq at their headqurater in srinagar on 22, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-21 12:31:39

Shri Shri Ravi Shankar meeting with Chairman of Hurriyat conference Moderate faction Miiwaiz Molvi umar farooq at their headqurater in srinagar on 22, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-21 12:30:24

Shri Shri Ravi Shankar shakes hand with Chairman of Hurriyat conference Moderate faction Miiwaiz Molvi umar farooq at their headqurater in srinagar on 22, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-21 12:29:02

Indian policemen baton charge teachers during a protest in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, July 20, 2011. The teachers who are on contract with the Jammu and Kashmir state government were protesting demanding hike in their salaries among other things.

Added: 2011-07-20 14:12:20

Indian policemen baton charge teachers during a protest in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, July 20, 2011. The teachers who are on contract with the Jammu and Kashmir state government were protesting demanding hike in their salaries among other things.

Added: 2011-07-20 14:11:26

Indian police stop Communist Party of India (Marxist) activists shout slogans during a protest march in Srinagar July 20, 2011. Dozens of members of the CPI(M) protested demanding an end to the price hikes of essential commodities and rising corruption.

Added: 2011-07-20 14:02:39

Indian policemen baton charge teachers during a protest in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, July 20, 2011. The teachers who are on contract with the Jammu and Kashmir state government were protesting demanding hike in their salaries among other things.

Added: 2011-07-20 14:02:09

Indian policemen baton charge teachers during a protest in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, July 20, 2011. The teachers who are on contract with the Jammu and Kashmir state government were protesting demanding hike in their salaries among other things.

Added: 2011-07-20 13:55:08

Communist Party of India (Marxist) activists shout slogans during a protest march in Srinagar July 20, 2011. Dozens of members of the CPI(M) protested demanding an end to the price hikes of essential commodities and rising corruption.

Added: 2011-07-20 13:43:28

Communist Party of India (Marxist) activists shout slogans during a protest march in Srinagar July 20, 2011. Dozens of members of the CPI(M) protested demanding an end to the price hikes of essential commodities and rising corruption.

Added: 2011-07-20 13:41:56

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader M.Y.Tarigami shouts slogans during a protest march in Srinagar July 20, 2011. Dozens of members of the CPI(M) protested demanding an end to the price hikes of essential commodities and rising corruption.

Added: 2011-07-20 13:41:20

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader M.Y.Tarigami shouts slogans during a protest march in Srinagar July 20, 2011. Dozens of members of the CPI(M) protested demanding an end to the price hikes of essential commodities and rising corruption.

Added: 2011-07-20 13:39:00

Members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of India's ruling Congress party, burn an effigy of India's main opposition Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during a protest in Srinagar on July 20, 2011. Dozens of NSUI members protested against BJP and RSS for alleged atrocities committed against Kashmiri students studying in different parts of India.

Added: 2011-07-20 13:37:39

Members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of India's ruling Congress party, shout slogans before burning an effigy of India's main opposition Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during a protest in Srinagar on July 20, 2011. Dozens of NSUI members protested against BJP and RSS for alleged atrocities committed against Kashmiri students studying in different parts of India.

Added: 2011-07-20 13:37:21

Members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of India's ruling Congress party, burn an effigy of India's main opposition Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during a protest in Srinagar on July 20, 2011. Dozens of NSUI members protested against BJP and RSS for alleged atrocities committed against Kashmiri students studying in different parts of India.

Added: 2011-07-20 13:37:05

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader M.Y.Tarigami shouts slogans during a protest march in Srinagar July 20, 2011. Dozens of members of the CPI(M) protested demanding an end to the price hikes of essential commodities and rising corruption.

Added: 2011-07-20 13:36:37

Members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of India's ruling Congress party, burn an effigy of India's main opposition Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during a protest in Srinagar on July 20, 2011. Dozens of NSUI members protested against BJP and RSS for alleged atrocities committed against Kashmiri students studying in different parts of India.

Added: 2011-07-20 13:36:19

Members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of India's ruling Congress party, burn an effigy of India's main opposition Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during a protest in Srinagar on July 20, 2011. Dozens of NSUI members protested against BJP and RSS for alleged atrocities committed against Kashmiri students studying in different parts of India.

Added: 2011-07-20 13:35:56

Indian policemen use batons as they attempt to stop Kashmiri government employees during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

Added: 2011-07-18 10:50:52

Indian policemen use batons as they attempt to stop Kashmiri government employees during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

Added: 2011-07-18 10:49:43

Indian policemen use batons as they attempt to stop Kashmiri government employees during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

Added: 2011-07-18 10:44:56

Indian policemen use batons as they attempt to stop Kashmiri government employees during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

Added: 2011-07-18 10:43:29

Kashmiri government employees react as Indian police spray water cannon during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

Added: 2011-07-18 10:41:54

Indian policemen use batons as they attempt to stop Kashmiri government employees during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

Added: 2011-07-18 10:40:58

Indian policemen use batons as they attempt to stop Kashmiri government employees during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

Added: 2011-07-18 10:40:07

Kashmiri government employees shout slogans during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

Added: 2011-07-18 10:17:58

Indian policemen use batons as they attempt to stop Kashmiri government employees during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

Added: 2011-07-18 10:17:33

Indian policemen use batons as they attempt to stop Kashmiri government employees during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

Added: 2011-07-18 10:17:05

Indian policemen use batons as they attempt to stop Kashmiri government employees during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

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Indian policemen use batons as they attempt to stop Kashmiri government employees during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

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Kashmiri government employees during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

Added: 2011-07-18 10:14:42

Kashmiri government employees react as Indian police spray water cannon during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

Added: 2011-07-18 10:14:05

Kashmiri government employees react as Indian police spray water cannon during a protest in Srinagar on July 18, 2011. Hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom were later arrested according to local reports, took to the streets to demand a pay rise.

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Kashmiri muslim family ride shikara in world famous Dal lake on July 17, 2011.

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Foreign tourists enjoy in world famous Dal lake on July 17, 2011.

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Lotus flowers are seen in full bloom in world famous Dal lake on July 17, 2011. The seeds of this particular type of lotus were found on a construction site and when they bloomed it was found the plant produced less petals than an ordinary lotus. Research concluded that the seeds were infact 1400 years old.

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Lotus flowers are seen in full bloom in world famous Dal lake on July 17, 2011. The seeds of this particular type of lotus were found on a construction site and when they bloomed it was found the plant produced less petals than an ordinary lotus. Research concluded that the seeds were infact 1400 years old.

Added: 2011-07-17 12:59:04

Lotus flowers are seen in full bloom in world famous Dal lake on July 17, 2011. The seeds of this particular type of lotus were found on a construction site and when they bloomed it was found the plant produced less petals than an ordinary lotus. Research concluded that the seeds were infact 1400 years old.

Added: 2011-07-17 12:58:50

A kashmiri boy rowing a shikara while enjoying the fragrance of a beautyfull lotus flower in world famous Dal lake on July 17, 2011. The seeds of this particular type of lotus were found on a construction site and when they bloomed it was found the plant produced less petals than an ordinary lotus. Research concluded that the seeds were infact 1400 years old.

Added: 2011-07-17 12:58:36

Lotus flowers are seen in full bloom in world famous Dal lake on July 17, 2011. The seeds of this particular type of lotus were found on a construction site and when they bloomed it was found the plant produced less petals than an ordinary lotus. Research concluded that the seeds were infact 1400 years old.

Added: 2011-07-17 12:58:14

Indian tourists wearing traditional kashmiri dress while poses for a photograph in world famous Dal lake on July 17, 2011.

Added: 2011-07-17 12:58:01

A kashmiri man ride shikara as Lotus flowers are seen in full bloom in world famous Dal lake on July 17, 2011. The seeds of this particular type of lotus were found on a construction site and when they bloomed it was found the plant produced less petals than an ordinary lotus. Research concluded that the seeds were infact 1400 years old.

Added: 2011-07-17 12:57:45

A kashmiri boy rowing a shikara while enjoying the fragrance of a beautyfull lotus flower in world famous Dal lake on July 17, 2011. The seeds of this particular type of lotus were found on a construction site and when they bloomed it was found the plant produced less petals than an ordinary lotus. Research concluded that the seeds were infact 1400 years old.

Added: 2011-07-17 12:56:32

Lotus flowers are seen in full bloom in world famous Dal lake on July 17, 2011. The seeds of this particular type of lotus were found on a construction site and when they bloomed it was found the plant produced less petals than an ordinary lotus. Research concluded that the seeds were infact 1400 years old.

Added: 2011-07-17 12:54:24

Jammu and Kashmir cricket Association (JKCA) President Dr.Farooq Abdullah with newly appointed one of the greatest left arm spinners (R) Bishen Singh Bedi Cricket Coach for J&k; after addressing a joint press conference at Sher-e-kashmir cricket Stadium in Srinagar on Sunday 17, July 2011.

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Jammu and Kashmir cricket Association (JKCA) President Dr.Farooq Abdullah with newly appointed one of the greatest left arm spinners (R) Bishen Singh Bedi Cricket Coach for J&k; after addressing a joint press conference at Sher-e-kashmir cricket Stadium in Srinagar on Sunday 17, July 2011.

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Jammu and Kashmir cricket Association (JKCA) President Dr.Farooq Abdullah before a press conference at Sher-e-kashmir cricket Stadium in Srinagar on Sunday 17, July 2011.

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Players in action during the water sports festival organized by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department in the Manasbal lake in Kashmir India,on Saturday 16, July 2011.

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Kashmiri youths take part during a police recruitment rally in Srinagar India, on July 16, 2011.

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Players in action during the water sports festival organized by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department in the Manasbal lake in Kashmir India,on Saturday 16, July 2011.

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Players in action during the water sports festival organized by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department in the Manasbal lake in Kashmir India,on Saturday 16, July 2011.

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Players in action during the water sports festival organized by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department in the Manasbal lake in Kashmir India,on Saturday 16, July 2011.

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Players in action during the water sports festival organized by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department in the Manasbal lake in Kashmir India,on Saturday 16, July 2011.

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Players in action during the water sports festival organized by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department in the Manasbal lake in Kashmir India,on Saturday 16, July 2011.

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Kashmiri youths take part during a police recruitment rally in Srinagar India, on July 16, 2011.

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Kashmiri youths take part during a police recruitment rally in Srinagar India, on July 16, 2011.

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Kashmiri youths take part during a police recruitment rally in Srinagar India, on July 16, 2011.

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Kashmiri youths take part during a police recruitment rally in Srinagar India, on July 16, 2011.

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Indian Police uses battons charge of main opposition party Peoples democratic party (PDP) activists during protest in srinagar on 15, July 2011. At least dozens of activists of (PDP)Peoples democratic party a main oppostion party in Jammu and kashmir took to street as they demand stop human rights voliations by security forces in jammu and kashmir.

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Indian Police uses battons charge of main opposition party Peoples democratic party (PDP) activists during protest in srinagar on 15, July 2011. At least dozens of activists of (PDP)Peoples democratic party a main oppostion party in Jammu and kashmir took to street as they demand stop human rights voliations by security forces in jammu and kashmir.

Added: 2011-07-15 10:40:06

Indian Police uses battons charge of main opposition party Peoples democratic party (PDP) activists during protest in srinagar on 15, July 2011. At least dozens of activists of (PDP)Peoples democratic party a main oppostion party in Jammu and kashmir took to street as they demand stop human rights voliations by security forces in jammu and kashmir.

Added: 2011-07-15 10:39:32

Indian Police detain main opposition party Peoples democratic party (PDP) activists during protest in srinagar on 15, July 2011. At least dozens of activists of (PDP)Peoples democratic party a main oppostion party in Jammu and kashmir took to street as they demand stop human rights voliations by security forces in jammu and kashmir.

Added: 2011-07-15 10:39:02

Indian Police uses battons charge of main opposition party Peoples democratic party (PDP) activists during protest in srinagar on 15, July 2011. At least dozens of activists of (PDP)Peoples democratic party a main oppostion party in Jammu and kashmir took to street as they demand stop human rights voliations by security forces in jammu and kashmir.

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College girls under umbrella during a rainfall in Srinagar on 14, July 2011.

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Kashmiri muslims covered himself by cement bags during a rainfall in Srinagar on 14, July 2011.

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College girls under umbrella during a rainfall in Srinagar on 14, July 2011.

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People under umbrella During a rainfall in Srinagar on 14, July 2011.

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People carry victims of an explosion At least six persons were wounded when an explosive device went off at Bon Hajjin (Rajpora) here in south Kashmir on Wednesday 13, July 2011.

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People carry victims of an explosion At least six persons were wounded when an explosive device went off at Bon Hajjin (Rajpora) here in south Kashmir on Wednesday 13, July 2011.

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People carry victims of an explosion At least six persons were wounded when an explosive device went off at Bon Hajjin (Rajpora) here in south Kashmir on Wednesday 13, July 2011.

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Former chief minister Mufti Mohammad Syed lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 10:02:35

Pigeons fly as Indian paramilitary soldier patrols past graffiti comparing Srinagar to the Gaza strip, in downtown Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 10:02:15

Chairman of Kashmir's Democratic Freedom Party Shabir Shah (C) in black) shouts slogans from the back of a police vehicle after being detained with other activists in Srinagar on July 13, 2011. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 10:02:01

Chairman of Kashmir's Democratic Freedom Party Shabir Shah (C) in black) shouts slogans from the back of a police vehicle after being detained with other activists in Srinagar on July 13, 2011. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 10:01:17

Chairman of Kashmir's Democratic Freedom Party Shabir Shah (C) in black) shouts slogans from the back of a police vehicle after being detained with other activists in Srinagar on July 13, 2011. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 10:00:47

Chairman of Kashmir's Democratic Freedom Party Shabir Shah (C) in black) shouts slogans from the back of a police vehicle after being detained with other activists in Srinagar on July 13, 2011. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 10:00:33

Kashmir's chief minister Omar Abdullah (C) lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:56:43

Former chief minister Mufti Mohammad Syed lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:55:58

Kashmir muslim Family watching as Kashmir's chief minister Omar Abdullah (R) lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:55:27

Kashmir's chief minister Omar Abdullah (R) lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:54:55

An Indian paramilitary soldier patrols deserted street in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:54:20

An Indian paramilitary soldier patrols in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:54:07

Kashmir's chief minister Omar Abdullah lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:53:29

Kashmir's chief minister Omar Abdullah (R) lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:53:10

Indian policemen lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:52:53

Indian policemen lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:52:33

Former chief minister Mufti Mohammad Syed lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:52:14

Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard near barbed wire in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:51:57

A view of deserted street in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:51:27

Former chief minister Mufti Mohammad Syed lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:50:58

A kashmiri muslim boy lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:50:33

Kashmiri muslim women walk as Indian paramilitary soldiers in Downtown Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:49:32

An Indian paramilitary soldier patrols deserted street in Downtown Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:48:37

Kashmir's chief minister Omar Abdullah (C) lays a wreath on graves at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:47:47

A policeman stands guard in front of a mosque at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:47:09

Indian police Guard of Honour bow their heads at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:46:45

An Indian paramilitary soldier patrols deserted street in Downtown Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:46:20

Indian police Guard of Honour bow their heads at Mazar-e-Shohda (Martyr's graveyard) in Srinagar on July 13, 2011, during a ceremony held to mark the 80th anniversary of Kashmiris slain by the army of a Hindu king. Authorities in Indian Kashmir deployed thousands of security personnel in the main city of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests on a key state holiday, officials said. July 13 is marked in Indian Kashmir as 'Martyrs' Day', which marks Maharaja Hari Singh's use of force in 1931 to quell protests against his rule, resulting in the death of 23 Muslims. Separatists had planned to hold anti-India demonstrations but authorities responded with hardline measures detaining and arresting key separatists.

Added: 2011-07-13 09:45:55

Kashmir's chief cleric and chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addresses a press confrence in Srinagar on July 12, 2011.

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Kashmir's chief cleric and chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addresses a press confrence in Srinagar on July 12, 2011.

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Kashmir's chief cleric and chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addresses a press confrence in Srinagar on July 12, 2011.

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Kashmir's chief cleric and chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addresses a press confrence in Srinagar on July 12, 2011.

Added: 2011-07-12 09:57:59

Kashmiri boatmen row skikaras through Dal Lake as sunset and clouds in background form a serene pattern in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 11, July 2011. The beauty and weather of Kashmir is attracting thousands of tourists this summer as rest of India witnesses intense humid and hot weather conditions.

Added: 2011-07-11 07:18:24

Kashmiri boatmen row skikaras through Dal Lake as sunset and clouds in background form a serene pattern in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 11, July 2011. The beauty and weather of Kashmir is attracting thousands of tourists this summer as rest of India witnesses intense humid and hot weather conditions.

Added: 2011-07-11 07:18:10

Kashmiri boatmen row skikaras through Dal Lake as sunset and clouds in background form a serene pattern in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 11, July 2011. The beauty and weather of Kashmir is attracting thousands of tourists this summer as rest of India witnesses intense humid and hot weather conditions.

Added: 2011-07-11 07:17:56

Tourists enjoying a late evening on the Banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 11 July 2011. To promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-11 07:17:36

Tourists enjoying a late evening boat ride on the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar 11 July 2011. To promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-11 07:17:18

An Indian vendor waits for customers during late evening hours on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 11 July 2011, To promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-11 07:16:59

Tourists enjoying a late evening boat ride on the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 11 July 2011. To promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-11 07:16:25

Tourists enjoying a late evening boat ride on the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 11 July 2011. To promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-11 07:15:48

Tourists enjoying a late evening boat ride on the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 11 July 2011. To promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-11 07:15:24

Tourists enjoying a late evening boat ride on the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 11 July 2011. To promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-11 07:14:41

A Kashmiri man looks at a banner with a mosaic of portraits of missing people during a sit-in protest called by Member of the Association of Parents of Disappeared People (APDP) to demand information on missing family members in Srinagar on July 10, 2011. Kashmir's leading human rights organisation, the APDP is demanding the setting up of a commission to probe the disappearance of people in Kashmir since 1989. An armed insurgency against Indian rule in Kashmir has claimed 47,000 lives since 1989 by official count with s eparatists putting the toll twice as high.

Added: 2011-07-10 18:04:00

Member of the Association of Parents of Disappeared People (APDP) hold photographs of their relatives as they attend a sit-in protest to demand information on missing family members in Srinagar on July 10, 2011. Kashmir's leading human rights organisation, the APDP is demanding the setting up of a commission to probe the disappearance of people in Kashmir since 1989. An armed insurgency against Indian rule in Kashmir has claimed 47,000 lives since 1989 by official count with s eparatists putting the toll twice as high.

Added: 2011-07-10 18:03:48

Member of the Association of Parents of Disappeared People (APDP) hold photographs of their relatives as they attend a sit-in protest to demand information on missing family members in Srinagar on July 10, 2011. Kashmir's leading human rights organisation, the APDP is demanding the setting up of a commission to probe the disappearance of people in Kashmir since 1989. An armed insurgency against Indian rule in Kashmir has claimed 47,000 lives since 1989 by official count with s eparatists putting the toll twice as high.

Added: 2011-07-10 18:03:31

International Lalit and local Drass polo players, in white, compete in a game of polo in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 11:14:24

International Lalit and local Drass polo players, in white, compete in a game of polo in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 11:09:57

International Lalit and local Drass polo players, in white, compete in a game of polo in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 11:08:50

International Lalit and local Drass polo players, in white, compete in a game of polo in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 11:07:05

International Lalit and local Drass polo players, in white, compete in a game of polo in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 11:05:46

International Lalit and local Drass polo players, in white, compete in a game of polo in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 11:05:08

International Lalit and local Drass polo players, in white, compete in a game of polo in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 11:02:26

An aerial view of camps installed for Hindu pilgrims on their way to the Amarnath Pilgrimage, one of the most revered of Hindu shrines, is seen July 10, 2011 near Baltal, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Experts of the Indian National Geophysical Research Institute say rising temperatures and the activities of the pilgrims, such as burning wood and using diesel generators have put a lot of pressure on the ecosystem of the area.

Added: 2011-07-10 11:00:48

An aerial view of camps installed for Hindu pilgrims on their way to the Amarnath Pilgrimage, one of the most revered of Hindu shrines, is seen July 10, 2011 near Baltal, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Experts of the Indian National Geophysical Research Institute say rising temperatures and the activities of the pilgrims, such as burning wood and using diesel generators have put a lot of pressure on the ecosystem of the area.

Added: 2011-07-10 10:59:06

International Lalit and local Drass polo players, in white, compete in a game of polo in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 10:57:17

A group of kashmiri childrens in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 10:54:13

A group of kashmiri childrens in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 10:53:55

A nomad woman walks at Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 10:53:30

An aerial view of camps installed for Hindu pilgrims on their way to the Amarnath Pilgrimage, one of the most revered of Hindu shrines, is seen July 10, 2011 near Baltal, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Experts of the Indian National Geophysical Research Institute say rising temperatures and the activities of the pilgrims, such as burning wood and using diesel generators have put a lot of pressure on the ecosystem of the area.

Added: 2011-07-10 10:52:42

A kashmiri boy smiles at Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 10:51:55

International Lalit and local Drass polo players, in white, compete in a game of polo in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 10:51:23

International Lalit and local Drass polo players, in white, compete in a game of polo in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 10:50:18

A Gujar man sit in Drass, some 160 km east of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar, on July 10, 2011. The tournament was organised to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said bringing the valleys onto the international tourist map was among the top priorities of his government.

Added: 2011-07-10 10:49:37

School girls in action during inaugural match of 5th State Rugby 7's Tournament at Bakshi Stadium on Friday 08, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:59:32

Kashmiri Muslims offer prayers at the Hazratbal shrine following Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar India, Friday, July 8, 2011. Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:58:59

Kashmiri Muslims offer prayers at the Hazratbal shrine following Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar India, Friday, July 8, 2011. Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:58:37

Kashmiri Muslims offer prayers at the Hazratbal shrine following Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar India, Friday, July 8, 2011. Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:57:54

School girls in action during inaugural match of 5th State Rugby 7's Tournament at Bakshi Stadium on Friday 08, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:57:31

Kashmiri Muslim devotees raise their hands for prayers as a head priest displays a relic of Islam's Prophet Mohammed at the Hazratbal shrine following Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar India, Friday, July 8, 2011. Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:57:14

School girls in action during inaugural match of 5th State Rugby 7's Tournament at Bakshi Stadium on Friday 08, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:56:49

Kashmiri Muslim devotees raise their hands for prayers as a head priest displays a relic of Islam's Prophet Mohammed at the Hazratbal shrine following Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar India, Friday, July 8, 2011. Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:56:14

Kashmiri Muslim devotees raise their hands for prayers as a head priest displays a relic of Islam's Prophet Mohammed at the Hazratbal shrine following Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar India, Friday, July 8, 2011. Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:55:24

Kashmiri Muslim devotees raise their hands for prayers as a head priest displays a relic of Islam's Prophet Mohammed at the Hazratbal shrine following Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar India, Friday, July 8, 2011. Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:54:44

Kashmiri Muslim devotees raise their hands for prayers as a head priest displays a relic of Islam's Prophet Mohammed at the Hazratbal shrine following Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar India, Friday, July 8, 2011. Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:54:02

Kashmiri Muslim devotees raise their hands for prayers as a head priest displays a relic of Islam's Prophet Mohammed at the Hazratbal shrine following Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar India, Friday, July 8, 2011. Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:53:03

Kashmiri Muslim devotees raise their hands for prayers as a head priest displays a relic of Islam's Prophet Mohammed at the Hazratbal shrine following Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar India, Friday, July 8, 2011. Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:52:25

Kashmiri Muslim devotees raise their hands for prayers as a head priest displays a relic of Islam's Prophet Mohammed at the Hazratbal shrine following Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar India, Friday, July 8, 2011. Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:50:40

Kashmiri Muslim devotees raise their hands for prayers as a head priest displays a relic of Islam's Prophet Mohammed at the Hazratbal shrine following Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to heaven, in Srinagar India, Friday, July 8, 2011. Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet.

Added: 2011-07-08 13:49:32

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Adressing a press conference at skicc in Srinagar on 07, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-07 14:48:27

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Adressing a press conference at skicc in Srinagar on 07, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-07 14:47:33

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Adressing a press conference at skicc in Srinagar on 07, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-07 14:47:01

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Adressing a press conference at skicc in Srinagar on 07, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-07 14:46:33

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Adressing a press conference at skicc in Srinagar on 07, July 2011.

Added: 2011-07-07 14:45:57

An injured policeman is carried on a stretcher inside a hospital in Srinagar on July 6, 2011. Suspected rebels in Indian Kashmir detonated two blasts outside a police station, injuring nine officers in one of the disputed region's most volatile towns. Militant groups in Kashmir have fought against New Delhi's rule for more than 20 years, killing police and soldiers in the highly militarised Himalayan region.

Added: 2011-07-06 15:49:42

An injured policeman is carried on a stretcher inside a hospital in Srinagar on July 6, 2011. Suspected rebels in Indian Kashmir detonated two blasts outside a police station, injuring nine officers in one of the disputed region's most volatile towns. Militant groups in Kashmir have fought against New Delhi's rule for more than 20 years, killing police and soldiers in the highly militarised Himalayan region.

Added: 2011-07-06 15:49:04

An injured policeman is carried on a stretcher inside a hospital in Srinagar on July 6, 2011. Suspected rebels in Indian Kashmir detonated two blasts outside a police station, injuring nine officers in one of the disputed region's most volatile towns. Militant groups in Kashmir have fought against New Delhi's rule for more than 20 years, killing police and soldiers in the highly militarised Himalayan region.

Added: 2011-07-06 15:48:05

Brother of the deceased sits by the coffin of an Indian policeman during the funeral service in Srinagar on July 6, 2011. Shabir Ahmad, an officer who was targeted in a militant attack on his home in Srinagar on June 29 died of his injuries in hospital. Militant groups in Kashmir have fought against New Delhi's rule for more than 20 years, killing police and soldiers in the highly militarised Himalayan region.

Added: 2011-07-06 15:47:11

An injured policeman is carried on a stretcher inside a hospital in Srinagar on July 6, 2011. Suspected rebels in Indian Kashmir detonated two blasts outside a police station, injuring nine officers in one of the disputed region's most volatile towns. Militant groups in Kashmir have fought against New Delhi's rule for more than 20 years, killing police and soldiers in the highly militarised Himalayan region.

Added: 2011-07-06 15:46:32

An injured policeman is carried on a stretcher inside a hospital in Srinagar on July 6, 2011. Suspected rebels in Indian Kashmir detonated two blasts outside a police station, injuring nine officers in one of the disputed region's most volatile towns. Militant groups in Kashmir have fought against New Delhi's rule for more than 20 years, killing police and soldiers in the highly militarised Himalayan region.

Added: 2011-07-06 15:45:55