Kashmir: Clashes as protesters mark militant's death

Clashes have broken out in Indian-administered Kashmir 
on the anniversary of the killing of a militant leader.
The security forces are reported to have used tear gas 
against stone-throwing protesters.

They also surrounded the hometown of Burhan Wani, 
22, who was killed fighting Indian troops last year.

Separately seven people are reported to have been 
killed in shelling across the Line of Control that divides
 Indian and Pakistani-administered Kashmir.

Officials on the Pakistani side told Reuters that five 
people died in Indian shelling, while Indian officials 
say two people were killed by Pakistani fire.

There has been an armed revolt in the Muslim-majority
 region against rule by India since 1989, although violence 
has waned in recent years.

The disputed region is claimed by both India and 
Pakistan in its entirety. India blames Pakistan for
 fuelling the unrest, a claim denied by Islamabad.

Burhan Wani is credited with reviving the image of 
militancy in Muslim-majority Indian-administered 
Kashmir, becoming a figurehead for young people.

Saturday's violence started as people tried to walk to
 his home in Tral - where he died in a shootout with
 the army last July.

His death led to a wave of protests during which 
dozens of people were killed.

The Indian authorities imposed heavy restrictions 
in the Kashmir valley for the anniversary, stopping 
internet access and sealing off Tral.

There have also been reports of army personnel being 
injured in a militant attack overnight on Friday.