In Indian-administered Kashmir, 5,000 villagers join all-Hindu militia units armed and trained by Indian forces to fight off rebels
The scheme is broadly popular among the region's Hindu residents but Muslim villagers are concerned the militia will only exacerbate Kashmir's woes.Kashmir has been disputed between India and Pakistan since both countries achieved independence 75 years ago. Both sides claim the territory in full. / Photo: AFP
Authorities announced the new militias last year, and a deadly rebel assault in Kumar's frontier village in January prompted him to sign up. India has fought against rebel groups demanding the territory's independence, or merger with Pakistan, in an insurgency that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.
"Now weapons are being brandished around by young ones. This is not good for any one of us," he told AFP."I sense a growing tension."
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