DHAKA: Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have lifted a curfew in many parts of the Muslim-majority valley after more than 50 days.

Curfew was imposed after an upsurge of violence since 9 July.

The protests were sparked by the killing of a popular militant leader Burhan Wani.

More than 60 people, mostly young men, have been since killed in clashes between protesters and security forces and thousands more have been injured.

This is the worst violence seen in the region for years, reports the BBC.

Police said the 51-day-old curfew has been lifted from most parts of the valley, except in Pulwama district and some parts of Srinagar, on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that “those inciting violence” in Kashmir “will be held accountable one day”.

He said, “if any life is lost in Kashmir it is our loss, a loss of our people and our country”.

The killing of Wani, 22, sparked days of deadly violence in the valley.

BDST: 1256 HRS, AUG 29, 2016
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