Deserted streets in Srinagar after India's Kashmir move

India's Hindu nationalist government hails "historic" legislation to bring Kashmir under its direct control but Pakistan and China challenge the divisive move, sending tensions soaring between the nuclear neighbours. New Delhi stripped Kashmir of its seven-decade-long autonomous status via a presidential decree on Monday, hours after imposing a massive security lockdown in the state to quell any unrest.



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