- Pictures by Faisal Khan

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.

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

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.






