Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) party leader Omar Abdullah, standing in car shakes hands with supporters as he celebrates his victory in the election for a local government in Indian controlled Kashmir, Budgam, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)
Paramilitary soldiers stand guard outside the venue of swearing in ceremony of ministers of Kashmir's local government on the outskirts of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)
Paramilitary soldiers stand guard outside the venue of swearing in ceremony of ministers of Kashmir's local government on the outskirts of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)
Paramilitary soldiers stand guard outside the venue of swearing in ceremony of ministers of Kashmir's local government on the outskirts of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)