Prayers marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan have erupted into anti-India demonstrations in Indian-ruled Kashmir as unrest continues in the troubled province.
Tens of thousands of Muslims, mostly young men, chanted "Go India, go back" and "We want freedom" as they assembled in the main city of Srinagar on Saturday to offer prayers on the festival of Eid al-Fitr.
"The protests are a form of referendum showing that Kashmiris want freedom from India," said leading separatist and key Muslim cleric Umar Farooq, as riot police were deployed across Srinagar in a bid to keep a lid on tensions.
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