Government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir have shot five civilians dead and injured at least 15 others as clashes with anti-India protesters intensified. More protests broke out across the region as thousands of people took to the streets in defiance of a curfew. A fifth civilian was killed as government forces fired on protesters throwing stones in the southern Anantnag area. The disputed Himalayan region has been extremely tense since government troops killed a popular rebel leader almost six weeks ago. The death toll from the largest protests in years has now increased to 64, including two police officers.

Source: The Guardian August 16, 2016 18:32 UTC