In pictures: Kashmiri protesters defy curfew, clash with Indian security forces

Protesters clash with Indian forces after Friday prayers

By Reuters

Published: August 24, 2019

Kashmiris run for cover as a teargas shell fired by Indian security forces explodes during clashes, after scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the Indian government, in Srinagar. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kashmiris run for cover as a teargas shell fired by Indian security forces explodes during clashes. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kashmiris attend a protest after Friday prayers during restrictions, after scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the Indian government, in Srinagar. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kashmiris attend a protest after Friday prayers during restrictions. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kashmiri girls walk amidst smoke during clashes between Indian security forces and protestors, after scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the Indian government. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kashmiri girls walk amidst smoke during clashes between Indian security forces and protestors. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kashmiris reinforce a barrier during clashes with Indian security forces, after scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the Indian government, in Srinagar. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kashmiris reinforce a barrier during clashes with Indian security forces. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kashmiri girls shout slogans as they attend a protest after Friday prayers during restrictions, after scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the Indian government. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kashmiri girls shout slogans as they attend a protest after Friday prayers during restrictions. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Kashmiri man holds stones during clashes with Indian security forces, after scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the Indian government, in Srinagar. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Kashmiri man holds stones during clashes with Indian security forces. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Kashmiri boy stands next to empty teargas shells during clashes with Indian security forces. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Kashmiri boy displays a placard from a window at a protest site after Friday prayers during restrictions. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kashmiri girls shout slogans. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kashmiris run for cover as a teargas shell fired by Indian security forces explodes during clashes. PHOTO: REUTERS

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