Violent protests continue in Kashmir

As violent street protests showed no signs of a let-up in parts of the Valley for the fourth consecutive day on Monday, the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) reiterated its stand that there was a need to “bring all stakeholders on board to restore the path of peace and development in J&K.” Protesters blocked roads and engaged security forces in stone-throwing battles in parts of the old city, including Nowhatta, Gowjwara, Rajouri Kadal, Bohri Kadal and Hawal, as the three-day security clampdown was lifted in the morning. Several areas under…

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