Since Indian security forces killed Burhan Wani, a young Kashmiri militant, on July 8, the Himalayan territory — which both countries claim in its entirety — has erupted in protests. An Indian Army soldier takes position near the army base that was attacked by suspected militants in Uri, India, on Sunday. Farooq Khan / European Pressphoto Agency An Indian Army soldier takes position near the army base that was attacked by suspected militants in Uri, India, on Sunday. An Indian Army soldier takes position near the army base that was attacked by suspected militants in Uri, India, on Sunday. The troops “were stationed in tents/temporary shelters which caught fire, and resulted in heavy casualties,” the Indian army said in a statement.
Source: Los Angeles Times September 18, 2016 20:26 UTC