The professor's turn to militancy and quick death have shocked many in the conflict-torn region of Kashmir, where militants primarily come from less-privileged backgrounds. "There was already a sense of hopelessness in Kashmir, but now I think that has deepened. Muslim-majority Kashmir has long been caught in a tug of war between India and Pakistan, sparking violent separatist movements in the region. India's government blames Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism in Kashmir, while Pakistan has accused India of human-rights abuses against Kashmiris. A Kashmiri protester shouts slogans amid tear gas fired by Indian paramilitary soldiers in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir, on May 5, 2018.

Source: Washington Post May 07, 2018 14:42 UTC