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.  

There are growing fears about the safety of the citizens of Muslim-majority Kashmir, as the state enters its fourth day under a tight security lock down. • 

Pakistan is condemning India's move to the end the near autonomous status of Indian-administered Kashmir, and it has responded by suspending trade ties with India and saying it will expel the country's ambassador. But despite calling India a 'fascist regime' and its actions 'Hitler nazism' Pakistani officials say they are not planning to take military action against India. Meanwhile, India has imposed a security lockdown in its part of Kashmir, which is now in its fifth day. Hundreds of local politicians have reportedly been placed under arrest. #Kashmir