SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Indian police and paramilitary troops Friday fired protesters across Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing three civilians and injuring over 200 others, officials said.
The protesters took to roads following Friday afternoon congregational prayers defying curfew and restrictions in the restive region that is seething with protests for the past 27 days.
Anti-India sentiment runs deep in the psyche of majority of Kashmiris.
According to police officials, two civilians were killed in Budgam district, while as the third one was killed in Sopore town of Baramulla district.
Reports said police and paramilitary troopers fired bullets, pellets and tear smoke shells to disperse the protesters.
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