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India : Irate Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) activists barged into a Nokia Priority outlet in Jabalpur to protest against the depiction of Kashmir as Pakistani territory in Nokia Maps, a mobile navigation software.

As soon as the word spread on the depiction of the state as a part of Pakistan, a mob of protesters turned up, destroyed property, and burnt mobile phones worth thousands of rupees.

They also burnt hoardings that were placed outside the retail store. The activists urged authorities to take action against Nokia for indulging in "anti-national" activities. The protesters also clarified that they would intensify their protests should the authorities not take up the matter and if a case was not registered.

The shop-owner, however, says that burning a Nokia dealer's shop to protest against an issue with an application developed by Nokia was uncalled for. Nokia on its part has tendered an apology and expressed regret for the error, and has added that it was an older version of Nokia Maps that had lead to this issue. Additionally, Nokia also clarified that Nokia Maps sources all maps and imagery from Navteq Inc. who have obtained approval from authorities for developing international maps depicting the coastal and international boundaries of India.

Nokia Maps come preloaded on certain handsets and offers maps of over 200 countries across the globe.

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Srinagar/Jammu (PTI): Defying separatists yet again and braving severe cold conditions, an estimated 23.37 per cent of over 11.65 lakh electorate voted in 16 constituencies in the sixth phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir till midday on Wednesday, which was by and large peaceful.

Barring detection of an IED at Mominabad in Janglat Mandi area and a symbolic protest by activists of Hurriyat Conference at Janglat Mandi and Khannabal in Anantnag district, the polling was progressing peacefully in six segments in Jammu region and 10 in Kashmir Valley, sources said.

Inderwal in Jammu region recorded the highest poll percentage of nearly 35 per cent, while Anantnag constituency in the Valley registered the lowest of 9.32 per cent, they said. Banihal recorded 29.5 per cent of polling, Ramban (29) Kishtwar (29.75) and Bhaderwah (26), Doda (22), Noorabad (32), Shangus (25.98), Bijbehara (25.98), Dooru (19.11), Kokernag (18.97), Devsar (18), Kulgam (18), Pahalgam (17.51) and Home Shalibug (15).

Upper reaches of Pir Panjal range experienced snowfall, while plains in the state were lashed by rain overnight resulting in a further drop in the temperature in the Valley this morning.

Electoral fortunes of 271 candidates, including two former chief ministers -- Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Ghulam Nabi Azad -- would be decidedon Wednesday.

As many as 20,000 additional security forces personnel and nearly 10,000 local policemen have been deployed at the polling booths for smooth conduct of polls, they said.

There are 1,268 polling stations in the 16 constituencies in Anantnag, Kulgam, Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts.