In pictures: Fortnight of curfew in occupied Kashmir

Thousands of arrests reported in occupied Kashmir

Kashmiri protesters run as they clash with Indian security personnel, during restrictions after the scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the government, in Srinagar. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kashmiris ride on a scooter past the closed shops painted with graffiti during restrictions, after scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the Indian government, in Srinagar. PHOTO: REUTERS

A man wears a headband that reads "We are Kashmiri, Kashmir is ours", to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Kashmiri man drinks tea as he sits outside closed shops during restrictions after scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the Indian government. PHOTO: REUTERS

The picture shows a poster of Kashmiri youth Usiab Ahmad, who died from drowning after an alleged encounter with Indian government forces. PHOTO: AFP

A Kashmiri woman shows her hands with messages at a protest.PHOTO: REUTERS

A Kashmiri woman walks past a blockade put up by residents to prevent Indian security force personnel from entering their neighborhood during restrictions. PHOTO: REUTERS

The clock tower at deserted Lal Chowk is pictured during a security lockdown in Srinagar. PHOTO: REUTERS

Indian security force personnel stand guard on a deserted road during restrictions after scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the Indian government, in Srinagar. PHOTO: REUTERS

Indian Army on the roads. PHOTO: REUTERS