SRINAGAR, April 29 (2009): Government forces locked down Kashmir's main city on Wednesday to thwart planned protests against India's general election, renewing tensions in the disputed region after a short period of relative calm. Troops patrolled deserted streets and erected barricades in Srinagar, cutting off residential areas after separatists called a two-day strike from Wednesday. Shops and businesses also remained closed. Voting is scheduled on Thursday. "New Delhi is frustrated by our resistance movement, and...




