India extends a strict curfew over the restive region as separatist leaders call for more protests.
Mid-August is a time of celebration across most of India, as people commemorate the country's independence.
But in the northern region of Kashmir, this time of year often means heightened security and stifled expression. And this year is worse than usual.
After a decade of relative stability, Kashmir has experienced more than a month of violence - triggered by the death of a prominent Kashmiri separatist, Burhan Wani. He was killed by Indian soldiers on July 8.
And Kashmiris across the region took to the streets in protest.
Police swiftly imposed a curfew. Mobile networks have been suspended intermittently for the past month.
And India's security forces have been accused of using unnecessary force. More than 50 protesters have been killed since July.
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