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Kashmir: Clashes as protesters mark militant's death

July 8, 2017 4:43 pm

Clashes have broken out in Indian-administered Kashmir on the anniversary of the killing of a militant leader.

The security forces are reported to have used tear gas against stone-throwing protesters.

They also surrounded the hometown of Burhan Wani, 22, who was killed fighting Indian troops last year.

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Separately seven people are reported to have been killed in shelling across the Line of Control that divides Indian and Pakistani-administered Kashmir.

Officials on the Pakistani side told Reuters that five people died in Indian shelling, while Indian officials say two people were killed by Pakistani fire.