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Rebel Killed Amid Increased Attacks in Kashmir
A rebel was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Indian-administered Kashmir amid increased attacks. Two more separate gun battles are under way.
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Indian ArmyChinar CorpsKashmir TigersVillage Defense Group
Omar AbdullahNarendra Modi
- What group claimed responsibility for recent attacks?
- The gun battles follow recent attacks by rebels, including the killing of two members of a government-backed militia in Kishtwar. The Kashmir Tigers claimed responsibility for these killings.
- What is the main event described in the news article?
- One rebel was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Zabarwan forest near Srinagar. Security forces were also engaged in two other separate gun battles in Kishtwar and Baramulla districts.
- What are the main demands of the separatists in Kashmir?
- Separatists in Kashmir are demanding independence or merger with Pakistan, leading to a decades-long armed rebellion against Indian rule. Tens of thousands have been killed in the conflict.
- What is the historical context of the conflict in Kashmir?
- India blames Pakistan for supplying rebels with weapons, a claim Pakistan denies. Both countries claim Kashmir in its entirety, leading to past wars over the territory.
- What are some of the recent attacks mentioned in the article?
- Recent attacks have increased, including an attack on an army convoy, firing on a construction camp, and a grenade attack in Srinagar. Kashmir's regional assembly passed a resolution demanding the restoration of its partial autonomy, which was stripped in 2019.