Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW Vol. 5 Num 246 Wed. February 02, 2005       International Kashmiri local polls end peacefully Kashmiri Muslim women walk past an Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldier after casting their votes in local elections in Srinagar yesterday. Civic elections have not been held in Indian Kashmir for the past 27 years, partly because of the insurgency but also due to fears by the previous ruling National Conference party of the creation of a rival power base. PHOTO: AFP