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.

‘I Want My Freedom Of Expression Intact’: IAS Officer Who Shot To Fame For Kerala Floods Service Tenders Resignation

IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan (Photo: Twitter/@AbhishekDamoda4)

“I joined the services believing I can give voice to others, but here I am unable to use my own voice,” wrote Kannan Gopinathan.

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

(PC: Screengrab/Facebook/Rana Safvi)

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.

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