Indian-controlled Kashmir observes shutdown day ahead of protest

An Indian paramilitary trooper stops a scooterist during restrictions at a closed market place in Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 30, 2018. Indian-controlled Kashmir on Thursday observed a shutdown day ahead of protest move of legally abrogating a law - Article 35 A of Indian constitution - that confers special status to the restive region. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)