At least 152 people have suffered injuries from tear gas and pellets in disputed Kashmir since Indian security forces this month launched a sweeping crackdown, data from the Himalayan region's two main hospitals shows.
Indian authorities have deployed additional paramilitary
police, banned public gatherings and cut cellular and internet links to prevent large scale
protests after withdrawing the revolt-torn territory's special status on Aug 5.
Data obtained by Reuters showed 152 people reported to Srinagar's Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and Shri Maharaj Hari Singh with injuries from pellet shots and tear gas
fire between Aug 5 and Aug 21.