| Four policemen were among at least 10 people killed in firefights across Indian-held Kashmir (IHK), police said on Monday, just days ahead of another round of voting in India's general election. Two security force personnel, a militant and a woman were killed during a fierce gun battle in south Kashmir's Doda district late on Sunday, police said. Elsewhere two policemen, two militants and two civilians were killed in violence on Monday, they added. For security reasons, voting has been staggered over five phases in Kashmir, where militants have called for a boycott. They say New Delhi is trying to boost the legitimacy of its rule in the region by holding elections. |