India: Unrest Continues in Kashmir; Road Accident Deaths Soar

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | August 27th, 2008 | Trackback

Unrest continued into a third week in Kashmir in protests over a land use dispute that have grown into the largest demonstrations in the region in 20 years. Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew and killed five protesters who violated it Aug. 25. So far 28 people have been killed and more than 600 injured. In other news, deaths on India’s roads have soared in recent years as more vehicles squeeze onto the crowded streets, driving skills are seldom taught and traffic rules are rarely enforced. The World Bank estimates the mortality rate in India is 14 per 10,000 vehicles compared to less than two in developed countries. The situation is likely to get worse in the future as growing prosperity makes automobile ownership possible for millions more Indians. Tourists should leave the driving to local professionals.

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