Curfew imposed in Indian Kashmir following militant cmdr. death

New Delhi has imposed an indefinite curfew in most parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir after security forces shot dead a top militant commander in the disputed Himalayan region.

According to Press TV, on Saturday, thousands of armed police and paramilitary soldiers in riot gear were deployed to the streets of many towns and villages across the region, including the city of Srinagar.

Indian authorities also ordered restrictions on the movement of people and traffic in parts of Srinagar, with police saying they had placed several militant leaders under house arrest.