A separatist militant group from a neighbouring province later claimed responsibility for the attack.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government brought in a law that many see as discriminatory against Muslims, who make up 14 percent of the population. Five Muslim men were killed Friday in what would be the latest outbursts of violence in two weeks of protest.

India and Pakistan's conflict over Kashmir dates to the late 1940s when they won independence from Britain.

The Toronto rally comes weeks after the Indian government downgraded the region's autonomy and began a security crackdown.

News reports said authorities re-imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar after violence was reported on Saturday.

A Kashmiri woman who is studying in B.C. says she still can't get in contact with family back home, nearly two weeks after a security crackdown in the region.

Police said restrictions on the movement of people were relaxed in several parts of the region.

A senior official confirmed there would be some loosening of restrictions on the region’s residents, saying that landline phone services would be restored gradually beginning Friday night.

Imran Khan blamed India's ruling BJP for "whipping up war hysteria" over claims that India shot down a Pakistani F-16 during a standoff in February, saying the truth is always the best policy.

India successfully test-fired an anti-satellite weapon on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an unexpected announcement just weeks before a general election.