SRINAGAR, India: Police say seven rebels and an Indian army soldier have been killed in gunbattles in disputed Kashmir, triggering violent protests by residents opposed to Indian rule.
Police say soldiers and counterinsurgency police cordoned off a neighborhood in the suburbs of southern Shopian town overnight, leading to an exchange of fire with rebels.
Police say one militant was killed overnight while four more died early Saturday.
The fighting sparked protests and clashes. Government forces fired warning shots and tear gas at stone-throwing protesters, injuring at least 15 people.
Separately, two rebels and a soldier were killed in northwestern Sopore area on Friday.
India and Pakistan each administer part of Kashmir, but both claim it in its entirety.
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7 rebels, Indian soldier killed in Kashmir fighting
7 rebels, Indian soldier killed in Kashmir fighting
- Soldiers and counterinsurgency police cordoned off a neighborhood in the suburbs of southern Shopian town overnight, leading to an exchange of fire with rebels
- India and Pakistan each administer part of Kashmir, but both claim it in its entirety
Head of Versailles Palace to take over Louvre: source to AFP
PARIS: The president of France’s Palace of Versailles is expected to take over as head of the Louvre following the resignation of Laurence des Cars, an informed source told AFP on Wednesday.
The appointment of Christophe Leribault is expected to be announced at a government meeting later Wednesday, the source said, adding that he would be tasked with “securing” and “modernizing” the world’s most-visited museum.
On Tuesday, des Cars sent her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, which was accepted, following a string of scandals including the brazen theft of jewels in broad daylight.
The appointment of Christophe Leribault is expected to be announced at a government meeting later Wednesday, the source said, adding that he would be tasked with “securing” and “modernizing” the world’s most-visited museum.
On Tuesday, des Cars sent her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, which was accepted, following a string of scandals including the brazen theft of jewels in broad daylight.
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