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2011, People in the News , 1st prize singles , Altaf Qadri
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Kashmir Intifada

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The sister of Feroz Ahmad Malik wails as she clings to the bed carrying his body, at his funeral in Palhalan, near the city of Srinagar, in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Kashmir Intifada

06 September 2010

Die Schwester von Feroz Ahmad Malik klettert auf das Bett, auf dem die Leiche ihres Bruders in Palhalan, in der Nähe der Stadt Srinagar im von Indien verwalteten Kaschmir, zur Beerdigung getragen wird. Feroz war eines der beiden Opfer, die getötet wurden, als indische Polizei und Paramilitärs am 6. September auf dem Marktplatz der Stadt wahllos in die Menge schossen. Danach gab es massive Proteste, bei denen zwei weitere Menschen starben. Separatistische Unruhen in der Region hatten seit Juli mehr als 60 Todesopfer gefordert. Seit der Aufteilung des Subkontinents im Jahre 1947 streiten Indien und Pakistan um Kaschmir, dessen Einwohner zu mehr als 60 Prozent Muslime sind. Die immer stärker werdende Separatistenbewegung, die die indische Kontrolle ablehnt, stößt seit 1989 regelmäßig mit den Regierungstruppen zusammen.

Palhalan, Indian-administered Kashmir

The sister of Feroz Ahmad Malik wails as she clings to the bed carrying his body, at his funeral in Palhalan, near the city of Srinagar, in Indian-administered Kashmir. Feroz was one of two people killed when Indian police and paramilitary fired at random in the town marketplace on 6 September. The incident led to massive protests in the town, during which a further two people were killed. Separatist unrest across the region had lasted since July, resulting in more than 60 deaths. Kashmir, which is over 60 percent Muslim, has been disputed by India and Pakistan since the partition of the subcontinent in 1947. From 1989 onwards, a growing Muslim separatist movement against Indian control has led to frequent clashes with government forces.

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The Associated Press

La hermana de Feroz Ahmad Malik llora mientras se aferra a la cama que transporta el cadáver de su hermano durante su funeral en Palhalan, en las inmediaciones de la ciudad de Srinagar (Cachemira india). Feroz era una de las dos personas que murieron cuando los policías y los paramilitares indios dispararon al azar en el mercado de la ciudad el 6 de septiembre de 2010. Este incidente provocó protestas multitudinarias en la ciudad, durante las cuales murieron otras dos personas. Los disturbios separatistas se extendieron por toda la región desde el mes de julio, lo que causó más de 60 muertos. Desde 1947, India y Pakistán se disputan Cachemira, una región con un 60 por ciento de población musulmana. Desde 1989 un movimiento separatista musulmán en lucha contra el control indio ha conducido a frecuentes enfrentamientos con las fuerzas gubernamentales.

La sœur de Feroz Ahmad Malik pleure et s’accroche au lit où gît la dépouille de son frère lors de ses funérailles à Palhahan, près de Srinagar, au Cachemire indien. Feroz est l’une des deux victimes tuées par la police et les paramilitaires indiens qui se sont mis à tirer au hasard sur la place du marché de la ville le 6 septembre. Cet incident a provoqué d’importants mouvements de protestation dans la ville, faisant deux autres morts. Les troubles séparatistes qui ont eu lieu dans toute la région depuis juillet ont fait plus de 60 morts. Depuis la division du sous-continent en 1947, l’Inde et le Pakistan se disputent le Cachemire, qui compte plus de 60 % de musulmans. Depuis 1989, un mouvement croissant de séparatistes musulmans opposés au contrôle indien a entraîné de fréquents heurts avec les forces gouvernementales.

La disperazione della sorella di Feroz Ahmad Malik, aggrappata al letto che trasporta il cadavere del fratello, durante il funerale a Palhalan, vicino alla città di Srinagar, nel Kashmir indiano. Feroz è una delle due vittime uccise dai colpi sparati a caso sulla folla da polizia e paramilitari indiani nel mercato cittadino, il 6 settembre. L’incidente ha scatenato proteste di massa in città, durante le quali altre due persone hanno perso la vita. I tumulti separatisti nella regione, iniziati a luglio, hanno fatto salire a 60 il numero dei morti. Fin dalla divisione del subcontinente indiano nel 1947, la regione del Kashmir, musulmana per oltre il 60 percento, è contesa fra India e Pakistan. Dal 1989, un movimento musulmano separatista in costante crescita che si oppone al controllo indiano, ha portato a frequenti scontri con le forze governative.

De rouwende zus van Feroz Ahmad Malik klampt zich aan zijn lijkbaar vast tijdens zijn begrafenis in Palhalan, vlak bij Srinagar, in het door India bestuurde deel van Kashmir. Feroz was een van de slacht- offers die omkwamen toen Indiase ordetroepen op 6 september het plaatselijke marktplein onder vuur na- men. Bij de massale protesten die hierop volgden, kwamen nog eens twee mensen om. Tijdens separatistische beto- gingen die al vanaf juli in heel de regio voor onrust zorgden, vielen meer dan 60 doden. De status van Kashmir, waar ruim 60 procent van de bevolking moslim is, is al een twistpunt sinds India en Pakistan in 1947 werden gescheiden. Een groei- ende islamitische afscheidings- beweging leidt sinds 1989 regelmatig tot confrontaties met Indiase ordetroepen.

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Palhalan, Indian-administered Kashmir

Technical information

Shutter speed: 1/200 s
ISO: 100
F-Stop: f/2.8
Focal Length: 32 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EF 16-35 mm f/2.8L II USM lens
Lens: Canon EF 16-35 mm f/2.8L II USM lens

Altaf Qadri

Altaf Qadri
Nationality:
India
Website:
www.altafqadri.com
About:
Altaf Qadri was born in Srinagar, Kashmir and studied science at Kashmir University. He began his working life as a computer engineer, before taking up photography as a profession. Qadri grew up amid mass uprisings against Indian rule and witnessed many important events and incidents as a teenager. He was later sent to New Delhi, where his sister lived. When a friend gave him a camera, Qadri began to shoot and soon realized that the camera could become a witness along with him.
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