Kashmir separatist calls protest

Syed Ali Shah Geelani (arms raised) has long been a thorn in the side of the Indian Kashmir authorities

Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have imposed a day-long curfew in the Muslim-dominated valley to foil a protest march called by a hardline separatist group.

The group, led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, has urged people to march to his residence in Srinagar.

Mr Geelani, who is under house arrest, has been leading protests against Indian rule.

More than 100 civilians have been killed since June in protests.

The authorities say the curfew has been imposed to avoid a situation in which police would have to open fire.

Last month, the federal government announced measures to address surging violence in the valley.

They included compensation for families of those killed during recent clashes between pro-separatists and Indian security forces.

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