The Turmoil in Kashmir
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At least 32 people have died and more than 1,000 injured in spiralling violence in Jammu and Kashmir following Burhan Wani’s death, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing a meeting on Tuesday to review the volatile situation in the valley. Union home minister Rajnath Singh, defence minister Manohar Parrikar and other senior officials attended the meeting to discuss ways to end the protests that have paralysed normal life amid curfew-like restrictions and a separatists-sponsored strike. Seething crowds have pelted stones and attacked security installations. In return, security forces have used teargas canisters, pellets, and even bullets. Protesters, mostly young men, have died. A policeman, too, was killed. We find out more from Aurangzeb Naqshbandi...
Position: Senior political reporter for the Hindustan Times
Position: Senior political reporter for the Hindustan Times