On Saturday, after Eid al-Fitr prayers, thousands of pro-independence demonstrators poured onto the streets of Srinagar, the region's main city, to express resentment against the Indian rule over the Muslim-majority region.
Similar demonstrations were also held across other major cities and towns of the Himalayan valley.
The protesters also chanted pro-freedom and anti-New Delhi slogans during the demonstrations.
The demonstrations were largely peaceful until Indian forces attacked protesters and fired tear gas canisters and rubber bullets to disperse the angry crowds. The protesters threw stones at Indian forces in return.
Talking to Press TV in Srinagar, protesters urged the international community to fulfill its responsibilities toward people of Kashmir.
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