Paramilitary troopers stand guard during security lockdown in Indian-controlled Kashmir

An Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard at a closed market during a security lockdown in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, March 8, 2019. The normal life in parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Friday remained affected due to a shutdown. The call for strike was given by the region's separatist groups. Meanwhile, authorities imposed restrictions in areas of Srinagar city as a precautionary measure. Hundreds of police and paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were deployed in these areas to maintain law and order. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)