Curfew extended as violence escalates in Kashmir

Authorities extended a curfew to new areas of the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir today, trying to control the worst street violence in a year triggered by accusations that government forces killed 11 people in recent weeks.

Scores of people defied the 24-hour curfew in Srinagar, the largest city, chanting anti-India slogans and throwing rocks at police, who responded with tear gas.