2016 Kashmir unrest

The 2016 Kashmir unrest was sparked by the killing of Burhan Wani, a popular militant leader from the Hizbul Mujahideen group, by Indian security forces in July. Wani's death ignited widespread protests and clashes between civilians and security personnel in Indian-administered Kashmir, fueled by long-standing grievances over political autonomy, human rights abuses, and local discontent. The situation escalated, leading to curfews, injuries, and fatalities. The unrest highlighted deep-seated tensions in the region, which has been contested by India and Pakistan since 1947, and raised international attention to the Kashmir issue.