Police in Jammu-Kashmir state said one protester died Wednesday after a chase with officers, though refused to give further details. It comes after the state was placed on lock down in a bid to head off trouble after its autonomous privileges were revoked on Monday. Despite tens of thousands of armed police and soldiers being placed on the streets, there were reports of sporadic demonstrations, including by youngsters throwing stones. Protests have also been taking place in India and Pakistan, both for and against the move.  

Tensions have soared since India decided to strip the Kashmir region of its significant autonomy, redirecting power to New Delhi. There is a rolling curfew and army lockdown which has shuttered businesses and shops, and cut internet and phone lines, with little communication available. Both India and Pakistan lay claim to the entirety of the Muslim-majority region.