Independence Day In Indian Controlled Kashmir

SRINAGAR, KASHMIR INDIA - AUGUST 15: A traffic policeman walks in front of a video screen beaming the live address of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi outside the Sher- i- Kashmir stadium where the authorities are holding the main function, during India's Independence day celebrations on August 15, 2021 in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir, India. As India celebrates the 75th anniversary of its independence, Indian-administered Kashmir witnessed a complete shutdown. All businesses, schools and shops remain closed, and traffic is off the roads. The authorities have deployed many Indian government forces across Kashmir to prevent any anti-India protests during the official celebrations. Indian authorities have illuminated many buildings and bridges, including the historic Clock Tower in the city centre Lal Chowk, with the lights matching the Indian national flag to celebrate India's 75th Independence Day. This is the third Independence Day celebration in Kashmir since the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was abrogated on August 5, 2019. (Photo by Yawar Nazir/Getty Images)