Three years since the Indian government revoked the autonomy of Kashmir
Three years ago, on August 5, 2019, the Indian government revoked the special status that had been granted to the former state of Jammu and Kashmir. What is the situation today?
Campaign calling for release of Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez gains momentum
Following the arrest of activist Khurram Parvez in November, a number of international human rights organizations have launched a solidarity campaign demanding his immediate and unconditional release.
Journalists and media organizations condemn crackdown on press in Kashmir
Local and international bodies have condemned the September 8 police raids in Srinagar targeting senior journalists Hilal Mir (44), Shah Abbas (50), Showkat Motta (52) and Azhar Qadri (34)
Families of youth killed in Kashmir claim they were civilians
The three youth, 24-year-old Ajaz Maqbool Ganai, teenager Athar Wani and 22-year-old Zubair Lone, were killed in a military operation that began on Tuesday and ended on Wednesday morning. They army claimed they were terrorists
Massive protests rock Kashmir’s Srinagar after security forces allegedly assault two youth
Protesters have demanded strict action against the personnel involved in the assault on two youth, 20-year-old Shahid Ahad and 21-year-old Auqib Dar
Families of missing Kashmiri men allege they were killed in a staged encounter
Three men were killed by security forces in Shopian district of Kashmir on July 18. A few days ago, their pictures appeared on social media and were identified by their family members who said they were laborers who were searching for jobs
Protests break out after paramilitary forces kill civilian for “jumping a checkpoint” in Kashmir
The killing of a 25-year-old civilian has triggered massive protests across central Kashmir. The security forces have responded by firing tear gas canisters and pellets, injuring scores of protesters
Media under siege: Journalists demand an end to threats and intimidations in Kashmir
Kashmir is under a military siege and communication blockade since August 05, when the far-right Indian government scrapped the region’s special status
Internet restoration: Low speed disappoints Kashmiris
The 2G internet on mobile phones that was restored in Kashmir on January 25 has failed over 65 lakh mobile phone users as they can’t access websites including the whitelisted ones, owing to the speed.
Gawkadal massacre in Kashmir
According to survivors, more than 250 people were killed in the firing.
Kashmir witnesses longest internet shutdown, nightmare for students
As the erstwhile state remains deprived of crucial communication services since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, it has taken a toll on the youths’ future and careers.
India, the Land of Internet Shutdowns
India, which takes pride in being the largest democracy in the world, also has the highest number of internet shutdowns.
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