Death toll rises as Kashmir clashes continue

The death toll in India’s portion of Kashmir rose to 16 as clashes between Indian troops and protesters continued.

Death toll rises as Kashmir clashes continue

The clashes occurred despite a curfew imposed in the disputed Himalayan region to suppress anti-India anger following the killing of a popular rebel commander.

The dead included 15 civilians killed in two days of clashes between angry, rock-pelting protesters who defied the curfew and Indian troops, a police official said.

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