Old Photos from Kashmir Shared as Recent to Portray Normalcy in Region

In August 2019, the Union government abrogated key provisions of Article 370, altering the status of Jammu & Kashmir. Since then, social media has witnessed relentless attempts to justify or criticize the move, often through misinformation.

Heartwarming: The Sikh Community Helped 32 Kashmiri Women Reach Home Amid A Communications Blackout

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Not only did they book their tickets home, but they also accompanied them back to ensure their safety.

What’s Behind the Protests in Kashmir?

Hundreds march in New Delhi on August 7 protesting the bid to amend Article 370 (PC: Mubeen Siddiqui)

“While I don’t believe Pakistan will initiate another war with India over the issue at this time, I doubt it will quietly resign itself to the changed circumstances.”

Indian-administered Kashmir is Like an ‘Open Prison’, Says Observers

Screenshot from BBC News report on YouTube.

The central government sent in troops and shut down internet access, essentially isolating Kashmiris from the outside world.

Apprehensive Of India’s Future As A Democracy: Shahidul Alam, Anuradha Roy & 249 Academics, Artists Express Solidarity With Jammu and Kashmir

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“We are gravely concerned by the Govt of India’s silencing of voices of dissent, and detention of social activists, lawyers, journalists, and human rights defenders.”

Gun Used To Silence Kashmir Is Now Being Used As Telescope Through Which To See Kashmir: Gandhi Peace Foundation Issues Statement On ‘Explosive’ Situation In J&K (Read Full Text)

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“We must stand with the Kashmiris in their hour of crisis, which is equally our hour of crisis. Our helpless fellow-citizens who have been imprisoned must know that all right-thinking Indians share their anguish.”

I Have No News Of My Parents For Past 5 Days: Journalist In Kashmir Narrates Ordeal And Trauma He And Other Journalists Are Suffering

Representational image (Photo: Twitter/@SaleemQadri_)

We had always opened our homes and hearts for you, why did you have to destroy us?

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