Activists hold torches and placards during a protest in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Jan. 31, 2012. An independent legislator along with his dozens of activists demonstrated against favouritism and corruption in the region on Tuesday. Indian-controlled Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah summoned school education minister of the region following a publication of a news report alleging minister resorted to "unfair means" to help his son pass the secondary school (10th class) exam, an official spokesman said Tuesday. [Xinhua/Javed Dar]