Thousands of Kashmiris in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) held fresh demonstrations against Indian rule on Friday, ending a week of calm, police and residents said.
The All Party Hurriyet Conference (APHC) spearheading recent anti-India demonstrations had called on people in IoK to observe a strike after midday Friday and "hold peaceful demonstrations against India's rule."
Thousands of Kashmiris in occupied Srinagar took to the streets after attending weekly Friday prayers, chanting "we want freedom" and "Go India, go."
"Police have been deployed in strength to prevent any violence," said police officer Pervez Ahmed.
Police and residents said similar protest demonstrations were held in other towns as shops, schools and offices closed after midday.
In the past few months, India occupied Kashmir (IoK) has witnessed the biggest pro-independence demonstrations. The protests have been met by a tough crackdown by occupation troops.
The All Party Hurriyet Conference (APHC) spearheading recent anti-India demonstrations had called on people in IoK to observe a strike after midday Friday and "hold peaceful demonstrations against India's rule."
Thousands of Kashmiris in occupied Srinagar took to the streets after attending weekly Friday prayers, chanting "we want freedom" and "Go India, go."
"Police have been deployed in strength to prevent any violence," said police officer Pervez Ahmed.
Police and residents said similar protest demonstrations were held in other towns as shops, schools and offices closed after midday.
In the past few months, India occupied Kashmir (IoK) has witnessed the biggest pro-independence demonstrations. The protests have been met by a tough crackdown by occupation troops.
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