In India-held Kashmir, Indian troops launched a massive cordon and search operation in several villages of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday. According to the Kashmir Media Service, the troops cordoned off Lassipora, Armula, Alaipora, Batnur, Garbug, Naupora Payeen, Hajdarpora and Acchan areas of the district... read full story
Photo: Indian paramilitary troops stand guard near closed shops during a strike in Srinagar October 27, 2009. Shops and businesses closed on Tuesday in Indian Kashmir's main city in response to a strike called by separatists, a day before a planned visit by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.The strike, called by hardline separatist leader Syed AliShah Geelani, marks the 62nd anniversary of New Delhi's rule over the troubled region.