Indian authorities restricted communications to the region and arrested thousands of people in a bid to prevent unrest. More than a dozen people have been detained by security forces since the killings, villagers said, adding that some had also been released. Despite attacks that police have blamed militant groups for, many people in Kashmir support them, and strongly resent Indian rule. In turn, Indian security forces suspect people of assisting militant groups, many of which are based in neighbouring Pakistan. Arbitrary detentions and abuses by security forces in Kashmir are commonplace, rights groups say.

Source: bd News24 November 12, 2019 10:10 UTC