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Kashmiri protesters run for cover as policemen chase them during ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

(AP) - Kashmiri protesters run for cover as policemen chase them during a demonstration against the Indian government in Srinagar, India, Friday, July 3, 2009. Police in Indian controlled Kashmir fired in the air to disperse hundreds of protesters after Friday prayers protesting against the rape and murder of two women last month and the death of three men after security forces opened fire on hundreds of stone throwing pro-independence protesters. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

An Indian policeman throws a piece of brick towards Kashmiri ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:30:06 GMT

(Reuters) - An Indian policeman throws a piece of brick towards Kashmiri protesters during an anti-India protest in Srinagar July 3, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged across the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since bodies of two women, aged 17 and 22, who locals say were abducted, raped and killed by security forces, were found on May 29. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Kashmiri protesters throw stones at policemen during a demonstration ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:59:04 GMT

(AP) - Kashmiri protesters throw stones at policemen during a demonstration against the Indian government in Srinagar, India, Friday, July 3, 2009. Police in Indian controlled Kashmir fired in the air to disperse hundreds of protesters after Friday prayers, protesting against the rape and murder of two women last month and the death of three men after security forces opened fire on hundreds of stone throwing pro-independence protesters. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

A media person is helped by colleagues and a policeman after ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:22:56 GMT

(AP) - A media person is helped by colleagues and a policeman after he was hit by a stone thrown by Kashmiri protesters demonstrating against the Indian government in Srinagar, India, Friday, July 3, 2009. Police in Indian controlled Kashmir fired in the air to disperse hundreds of protesters after Friday prayers, protesting against the rape and murder of two women last month and the death of three men after security forces opened fire on hundreds of stone throwing pro-independence protesters. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

A Kashmiri protester stands near burning tires set up as blockade ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:22:26 GMT

(AP) - A Kashmiri protester stands near burning tires set up as blockade during a demonstration against the Indian government in Srinagar, India, Friday, July 3, 2009. Police in Indian controlled Kashmir fired in the air to disperse hundreds of protesters after Friday prayers, protesting against the rape and murder of two women last month and the death of three men after security forces opened fire on hundreds of stone throwing pro-independence protesters. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

A policeman throws stones at Kashmiri protesters demonstrating ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:21:35 GMT

(AP) - A policeman throws stones at Kashmiri protesters demonstrating against the Indian government in Srinagar, India, Friday, July 3, 2009. Police in Indian controlled Kashmir fired in the air to disperse hundreds of protesters after Friday prayers, protesting against the rape and murder of two women last month and the death of three men after security forces opened fire on hundreds of stone throwing pro-independence protesters. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

Kashmiris throw stones at a police vehicle during a protest ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:19:53 GMT

(AP) - Kashmiris throw stones at a police vehicle during a protest against the Indian government in Srinagar, India, Friday, July 3, 2009. Police in Indian controlled Kashmir fired in the air to disperse hundreds of protesters after Friday prayers protesting against the rape and murder of two women last month and the death of three men after security forces opened fire on hundreds of stone throwing pro-independence protesters. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

Indian police stop activists of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:08:07 GMT

(Reuters) - Indian police stop activists of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), a Kashmiri separatist party, during an anti-Indian protest in Srinagar July 3, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged across the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since bodies of two women, aged 17 and 22, who locals say were abducted, raped and killed by security forces, were found on May 29. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Kashmiri protesters shout "We want freedom" during ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:06:56 GMT

(Reuters) - Kashmiri protesters shout "We want freedom" during an anti-India protest organised by the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) in Srinagar July 3, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged across the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since bodies of two women, aged 17 and 22, who locals say were abducted, raped and killed by security forces, were found on May 29. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR)

An Indian policeman stops a piece of brick thrown by Kashmiri ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:04:43 GMT

(Reuters) - An Indian policeman stops a piece of brick thrown by Kashmiri protesters during an anti-India protest in Srinagar July 3, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged across the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since bodies of two women, aged 17 and 22, who locals say were abducted, raped and killed by security forces, were found on May 29. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

An Indian policeman throws a stone towards onlookers at the ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:02:20 GMT

(Reuters) - An Indian policeman throws a stone towards onlookers at the scene of a clash with Kashmiri protesters during an anti-India protest in Srinagar July 3, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged across the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since bodies of two women, aged 17 and 22, who locals say were abducted, raped and killed by security forces, were found on May 29. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR)

A female Kashmiri protester (R) confronts Indian police during ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:01:13 GMT

(Reuters) - A female Kashmiri protester (R) confronts Indian police during an anti-India protest in Srinagar July 3, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged across the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since bodies of two women, aged 17 and 22, who locals say were abducted, raped and killed by security forces, were found on May 29. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

An Indian policeman throws a stone towards Kashmiri protesters ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:05 GMT

(Reuters) - An Indian policeman throws a stone towards Kashmiri protesters during an anti-India protest in Srinagar July 3, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged across the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since bodies of two women, aged 17 and 22, who locals say were abducted, raped and killed by security forces, were found on May 29. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

A Kashmiri protester runs away from tear gas fired by Indian ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:58:57 GMT

(Reuters) - A Kashmiri protester runs away from tear gas fired by Indian police during an anti-India protest in Srinagar July 3, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged across the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since bodies of two women, aged 17 and 22, who locals say were abducted, raped and killed by security forces, were found on May 29. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

A female Kashmiri protester carrying a piece of brick confronts ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:56:30 GMT

(Reuters) - A female Kashmiri protester carrying a piece of brick confronts Indian police during an anti-India protest in Srinagar July 3, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged across the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since bodies of two women, aged 17 and 22, who locals say were abducted, raped and killed by security forces, were found on May 29. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A female Kashmiri protester tries to throw a piece of brick ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:54:11 GMT

(Reuters) - A female Kashmiri protester tries to throw a piece of brick at Indian policemen during an anti-India protest in Srinagar July 3, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged across the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since bodies of two women, aged 17 and 22, who locals say were abducted, raped and killed by security forces, were found on May 29. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

An Indian policeman throws a stone towards Kashmiri protesters ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:51:56 GMT

A Kashmiri protester throws a piece of brick towards Indian ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:51:50 GMT

(Reuters) - A Kashmiri protester throws a piece of brick towards Indian police during an anti-India protest in Srinagar July 3, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged across the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since bodies of two women, aged 17 and 22, who locals say were abducted, raped and killed by security forces, were found on May 29. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

Buddhist monks dressed in costumes perform a "chaam" ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:24:17 GMT

(Reuters) - Buddhist monks dressed in costumes perform a "chaam" dance during the Hemis festival at the Hemis monastery, about 45 km (28 miles) south of Leh, July 2, 2009. The annual two-day long Ladakhi Buddhist festival commemorates the birth of Guru Padmasambhava who is believed to have fought local demons to protect the people. REUTERS/Abhishek Madhukar (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR SOCIETY RELIGION)

REFILE - CORRECTING YEAR A Buddhist monk dressed in a costume ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:21:08 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING YEAR A Buddhist monk dressed in a costume performs a "chaam" dance during the Hemis festival at the Hemis monastery, about 45 km (28 miles) south of Leh, July 2, 2009. The annual two-day long Ladakhi Buddhist festival commemorates the birth of Guru Padmasambhava who is believed to have fought local demons to protect the people. REUTERS/Abhishek Madhukar (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR SOCIETY RELIGION)

A policeman fires tear gas shell on protesters staging a demonstration ...

(AP) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:28:35 GMT

(AP) - A policeman fires tear gas shell on protesters staging a demonstration against the Indian government, in Srinagar, India, Thursday, July 2, 2009. Police filed a murder case Wednesday against a paramilitary soldier accused of shooting at angry Muslim pro-independence protesters in Indian-controlled Kashmir, as the death toll from days of unrest rose to four. (AP Photo/ Mukhtar Khan)

A policeman throws stones on protesters staging a demonstration ...

(AP) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:24:34 GMT

(AP) - A policeman throws stones on protesters staging a demonstration against the Indian government in Srinagar, India, Thursday, July 2, 2009. Police filed a murder case Wednesday against a paramilitary soldier accused of shooting at angry Muslim pro-independence protesters in Indian-controlled Kashmir, as the death toll from days of unrest rose to four. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)

Workers use road rollers during the rebuilding process of a ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:43 GMT

(Reuters) - Workers use road rollers during the rebuilding process of a road in Srinagar July 2, 2009. Nearly 327 km long (203 miles) of roads in Kashmir are being rebuilt at a cost of 60 Crores ($12.4 million) as part of a road development project, according to an official from the Road and Buildings Department. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT)

A labourer spreads tar during a road building process in Srinagar ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:39 GMT

(Reuters) - A labourer spreads tar during a road building process in Srinagar July 2, 2009. Nearly 327 km long (203 miles) of roads in Kashmir are being rebuilt at a cost of 60 Crores ($12.4 million) as part of a road development project, according to an official from the Road and Buildings Department. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT)

A labourer helps a colleague to carry a basket filled with construction ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:59:30 GMT

(Reuters) - A labourer helps a colleague to carry a basket filled with construction materials during a road building process in Srinagar July 2, 2009. Nearly 327 km long (203 miles) of roads in Kashmir are being rebuilt at a cost of 60 Crores ($12.4 million) as part of a road development project, according to an official from the Road and Buildings Department. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT)

A labourer uses a pressure machine to remove dust from a road ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:58:19 GMT

(Reuters) - A labourer uses a pressure machine to remove dust from a road during a road building process in Srinagar July 2, 2009. Nearly 327 km long (203 miles) of roads in Kashmir are being rebuilt at a cost of 60 Crores ($12.4 million) as part of a road development project, according to an official from the Road and Buildings Department. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT)

Kashmiri Muslim children shout pro freedom slogans as they carry ...

(AP) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:31:48 GMT

(AP) - Kashmiri Muslim children shout pro freedom slogans as they carry placards during an anti-India protest in Srinagar, India, Thursday, July 2, 2009. Police filed a murder case Wednesday against a paramilitary soldier accused of shooting at angry Muslim pro-independence protesters in Indian-controlled Kashmir, as the death toll from days of unrest rose to four.(AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

An employee fills a car with petrol at a gas station in Jammu ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:56:55 GMT

(Reuters) - An employee fills a car with petrol at a gas station in Jammu July 1, 2009. The government unexpectedly raised gasoline and diesel prices by as much as 10 percent on Wednesday, its first increase this year, passing some of oil's rally into an economy just beginning to find its feet amid a global recession. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR BUSINESS ENERGY)

An employee fills a car with petrol at a gas station in Jammu ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:55:47 GMT

A Kashmiri boy throws a stone at the wreckage of an Indian army ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:14:45 GMT

(Reuters) - A Kashmiri boy throws a stone at the wreckage of an Indian army ambulance which was set on fire by Kashmiri protesters during a demonstration in Pattan, 27 km (16 miles) north of Srinagar July 1, 2009. Separatists on Tuesday called for a three day long strike to protest against the killing of four civilians by police in Baramulla town, 55 km (34 miles) north of Srinagar. The clashes in Baramulla occurred during a demonstration against what protesters say was the harassment of a Muslim woman by Indian police in Baramulla. REUTERS/Umar Ganie (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

A Kashmiri boy kicks the wreckage of an Indian army ambulance ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:12:29 GMT

(Reuters) - A Kashmiri boy kicks the wreckage of an Indian army ambulance which was set on fire by Kashmiri protesters during a demonstration in Pattan, 27 km (16 miles) north of Srinagar July 1, 2009. Separatists on Tuesday called for a three day long strike to protest against the killing of four civilians by police in Baramulla town, 55 km (34 miles) north of Srinagar. The clashes in Baramulla occurred during a demonstration against what protesters say was the harassment of a Muslim woman by Indian police in Baramulla. REUTERS/Umar Ganie (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

Yasmeen Raja (2nd R), chairwoman of the Muslim Khawateen Markaz ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:09:05 GMT

(Reuters) - Yasmeen Raja (2nd R), chairwoman of the Muslim Khawateen Markaz (MKM), a women's separatist party, and her activists hold a banner during a protest over the alleged rape and murder of two women, in Srinagar July 1, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged in the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since the bodies of two Muslim women were found on May 29 in Shopian town, 60 km (37 miles) south of Srinagar. Residents say the two women, aged 17 and 22, were abducted, raped and killed by security forces. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

Yasmeen Raja, chairwoman of the Muslim Khawateen Markaz (MKM), ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:06:55 GMT

(Reuters) - Yasmeen Raja, chairwoman of the Muslim Khawateen Markaz (MKM), a women's separatist party, holds a banner during a protest over the alleged rape and murder of two women, in Srinagar July 1, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged in the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since the bodies of two Muslim women were found on May 29 in Shopian town, 60 km (37 miles) south of Srinagar. Residents say the two women, aged 17 and 22, were abducted, raped and killed by security forces. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

Members of the moderate faction of Kashmir's Hurriyat (Freedom) ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:03:39 GMT

(Reuters) - Members of the moderate faction of Kashmir's Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference hold placards during a protest over the alleged rape and murder of two women, in Srinagar July 1, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged in the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since the bodies of two Muslim women were found on May 29 in Shopian town, 60 km (37 miles) south of Srinagar. Residents say the two women, aged 17 and 22, were abducted, raped and killed by security forces. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

Indian policemen detain members of the moderate faction of Kashmir's ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:03:28 GMT

(Reuters) - Indian policemen detain members of the moderate faction of Kashmir's Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference during a protest over the alleged rape and murder of two women, in Srinagar July 1, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged in the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since the bodies of two Muslim women were found on May 29 in Shopian town, 60 km (37 miles) south of Srinagar. Residents say the two women, aged 17 and 22, were abducted, raped and killed by security forces. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

An Indian policeman tries to stop activists of Muslim Khawateen ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:13 GMT

(Reuters) - An Indian policeman tries to stop activists of Muslim Khawateen Markaz (MKM), a women's separatist party, as they hold a banner during a protest over the alleged rape and murder of two women, in Srinagar July 1, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged in the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since the bodies of two Muslim women were found on May 29 in Shopian town, 60 km (37 miles) south of Srinagar. Residents say the two women, aged 17 and 22, were abducted, raped and killed by security forces. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

Members of the moderate faction of Kashmir's Hurriyat (Freedom) ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:58:59 GMT

(Reuters) - Members of the moderate faction of Kashmir's Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference shout "We want freedom" after they were detained by Indian police during a protest over the alleged rape and murder of two women, in Srinagar July 1, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged in the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since the bodies of two Muslim women were found on May 29 in Shopian town, 60 km (37 miles) south of Srinagar. Residents say the two women, aged 17 and 22, were abducted, raped and killed by security forces. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

Kashmiri Muslim protesters throw stones at Indian policemen, ...

(AP) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:58:36 GMT

(AP) - Kashmiri Muslim protesters throw stones at Indian policemen, unseen, during a protest in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Shops and businesses remained closed for the second day across the Kashmir Valley in response to a call by separatist groups protesting the paramilitary firing in Baramulla and the deaths of two young women in Shopian, another town in the Indian portion of Kashmir, which locals have blamed on government forces. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

Indian policemen detain a member of the moderate faction of ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:56:40 GMT

(Reuters) - Indian policemen detain a member of the moderate faction of Kashmir's Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference during a protest over the alleged rape and murder of two women, in Srinagar July 1, 2009. Anti-India protests have raged in the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley since the bodies of two Muslim women were found on May 29 in Shopian town, 60 km (37 miles) south of Srinagar. Residents say the two women, aged 17 and 22, were abducted, raped and killed by security forces. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

Indian policemen throw stones at Kashmiri protesters, unseen, ...

(AP) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:53:32 GMT

(AP) - Indian policemen throw stones at Kashmiri protesters, unseen, during a protest in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Shops and businesses remained shut for the second day across the Kashmir Valley in response to a call by separatist groups protesting the paramilitary firing in Baramulla and the deaths of two young women in Shopian, another town in the Indian portion of Kashmir, which locals have blamed on government forces. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

A Kashmiri Muslim woman along with her children walks on a deserted ...

(AP) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:48:17 GMT

(AP) - A Kashmiri Muslim woman along with her children walks on a deserted street, during a protest in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Shops and businesses remained shut for the second day across the Kashmir Valley in response to a call by separatist groups protesting the paramilitary firing in Baramulla and the deaths of two young women in Shopian, another town in the Indian portion of Kashmir, which locals have blamed on government forces. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

Kashmiri protesters background, throw stones at an Indian policeman, ...

(AP) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:42:14 GMT

(AP) - Kashmiri protesters background, throw stones at an Indian policeman, during a protest in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The protest was against the alleged rape and murder of two women in Shopian town, 35 miles south of Srinagar, last month and the death of four men in Baramullah town, 35 miles north of Srinagar, when Indian security forces opened fire on hundreds of stone throwing pro-independence protesters. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

An Indian policeman runs for cover as Kashmiri protesters, unseen ...

(AP) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:40:36 GMT

(AP) - An Indian policeman runs for cover as Kashmiri protesters, unseen throw stones at him, during a protest in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The protest was against the alleged rape and murder of two women in Shopian town, 35 miles south of Srinagar, last month and the death of four men in Baramullah town, 35 miles north of Srinagar, when Indian security forces opened fire on hundreds of stone throwing pro-independence protesters. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

An Indian policeman prepares to throw a tear gas shell at Kashmiri ...

(AP) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:39:16 GMT

(AP) - An Indian policeman prepares to throw a tear gas shell at Kashmiri Muslim protesters, unseen, during a protest in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The protest was against the alleged rape and murder of two women in Shopian town, 35 miles south of Srinagar, last month and the death of four men in Baramullah town, 35 miles north of Srinagar, when Indian security forces opened fire on hundreds of stone throwing pro-independence protesters. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

Kashmiri protester, background, throws exploded tear gas shells ...

(AP) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:38:12 GMT

(AP) - Kashmiri protester, background, throws exploded tear gas shells back at Indian policemen, unseen, during a protest in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The protest was against the alleged rape and murder of two women in Shopian town, 35 miles south of Srinagar, last month and the death of four men in Baramullah town, 35 miles north of Srinagar, when Indian security forces opened fire on hundreds of stone throwing pro-independence protesters. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

Kashmiri Muslim protesters shout pro freedom slogans, during ...

(AP) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:35:36 GMT

(AP) - Kashmiri Muslim protesters shout pro freedom slogans, during a protest in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The protest was against the alleged rape and murder of two women in Shopian town, 35 miles south of Srinagar, last month and the death of four men in Baramullah town, 35 miles north of Srinagar, when Indian security forces opened fire on hundreds of stone throwing pro-independence protesters. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

A Kashmiri protester throws a stone at Indian police during ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:11:52 GMT

(Reuters) - A Kashmiri protester throws a stone at Indian police during a protest in Srinagar July 1, 2009. Separatists on Tuesday called for a three day long strike to protest against the killing of four civilians by police in Baramulla town, 55 km (34 miles) north of Srinagar. The clashes in Baramulla occurred during a demonstration against what protesters say was the harassment of a Muslim woman by Indian police in Baramulla. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

A Kashmiri protester throws a stone at Indian police during ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:09:35 GMT

(Reuters) - A Kashmiri protester throws a stone at Indian police during a demonstration in Srinagar July 1, 2009. Separatists on Tuesday called for a three-day long strike to protest against the killing of four civilians by police in Baramulla town, 55 km (34 miles) north of Srinagar. The clashes in Baramulla occurred during a demonstration against what protesters say was the harassment of a Muslim woman by Indian police there. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

An Indian policeman aims his teargas launcher amid flying debris, ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:43:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An Indian policeman aims his teargas launcher amid flying debris, after a stone thrown by a Kashmiri protester hits a wooden pole, during a protest in Srinagar July 1, 2009. Separatists on Tuesday called for a three-day long strike to protest against the killing of four civilians by police in Baramulla town, 55 km (34 miles) north of Srinagar. The clashes in Baramulla occurred during a demonstration against what protesters say was the harassment of a Muslim woman by Indian police there. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)

Kashmiri protesters throw stones and bricks at Indian police ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:32:16 GMT

(Reuters) - Kashmiri protesters throw stones and bricks at Indian police during a demonstration in Srinagar July 1, 2009. Separatists on Tuesday called for a three-day long strike to protest against the killing of four civilians by police in Baramulla town, 55 km (34 miles) north of Srinagar. The clashes in Baramulla occurred during a demonstration against what protesters say was the harassment of a Muslim woman by Indian police there. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR CONFLICT POLITICS)