Kashmir Shuts Down On Indian Independence Day

SRINAGAR, KASHMIR, INDIA - AUGUST 15: A daredevil of Indian police from Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) wing performs stunt on his motorcycle during India's Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2014 in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Administered Kashmir. All businesses, schools and shops were closed and traffic remained off the roads following a strike call given by Kashmiri separatist leaders against India's Independence Day celebrations in Kashmir. Meanwhile India deployed large numbers of Indian police and paramilitary forces to prevent any incidents during the official celebrations. (Photo by Yawar Nazir/Getty Images)