Pictures: India’s Republic day in Kashmir

- Pictures by Faisal Khan

Indian police officers cross a deserted street of Srinagar,Kashmir.

Indian police officers cross a deserted street of Srinagar,Kashmir.

Newspaper hawkers cross a deserted street of Srinagar,Kashmir as authorities imposed strict restrictions to foil any untoward happening during Republic day celebration in Srinagar's Bakshi stadium on January 26,2013.

Newspaper hawkers cross a deserted street of Srinagar,Kashmir as authorities imposed strict restrictions to foil any untoward happening during Republic day celebration in Srinagar’s Bakshi stadium on January 26,2013.

A young man looks on as streets of Srinagar,Kashmir are deserted as authorities imposed restrictions.

A young man looks on as streets of Srinagar,Kashmir are deserted as authorities imposed restrictions.

An Indian police officer keeps vigil.

An Indian police officer keeps vigil.

An indian police soldier keeps vigil in Srinagar,kashmir,during strict restrictions imposed by athourities to foil any untoward happening during Republic day celebration in Srinagar's Bakshi stadium on January 26,2013. Photo Faisal Khan/News Pictures.

An indian police soldier keeps vigil in Srinagar,kashmir,during strict restrictions imposed by athourities to foil any untoward happening during Republic day celebration in Srinagar’s Bakshi stadium on January 26,2013. Photo Faisal Khan/News Pictures.

A complete shutdown is being observed as the entire Kashmir Valley protests against the celebrations of Republic day.

A complete shutdown is being observed as the entire Kashmir Valley protests against the celebrations of Republic day.

Indian police stop a vehicle for security check in Srinagar,Kashmir.

Indian police stop a vehicle for security check in Srinagar,Kashmir.

Pigeons take flight in Srinagar,Kashmir.

Pigeons take flight in Srinagar,Kashmir.

Indian security forces stand alert in front of Bakshi stadium Srinagar, Kashmir,where Republic day celebrations were arranged by administration,strict restrictions were also imposed by authorities to foil any untoward happening on January 26,2013.

Indian security forces stand alert in front of Bakshi stadium Srinagar, Kashmir,where Republic day celebrations were arranged by administration,strict restrictions were also imposed by authorities to foil any untoward happening on January 26,2013.

Indian security forces stand alert in Srinagar, Kashmir.

Indian security forces stand alert in Srinagar, Kashmir.

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