Indian president Patil visited the state of Kashmir last weekend to inaugurate the Institute of Kashmir Studies at the University of Kashmir. The President was met by violent protests and a shutdown on Saturday called by separatist groups who oppose Indian rule in Kashmir. As part of the inauguration ceremony, a popular Pakistani rock band mesmerized a large audience. The event was organized by the South Asia Foundation, a group working on regional cooperation between South Asian countries. Shahnawaz Khan reports.

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