Shadows in the Valley of Kashmir, please do reach out if you can
The abrogation of Article 370 on 5 August 2019 was deemed a masterstroke in India bifurcating J&K into two Union Territories. The abrogation became an international issue leading to an eerie calm in the Valley which had the propensities to explode with the tiniest provocations from the borders. Due to this, a lockdown was imposed in Kashmir which affected the citizens in many arenas – physically, emotionally, financially and politically. The lockdown caused mental health problems leading to stress, anxiety, and depression.
The financial sector was hit in vast proportions crippling businesses further with the suspension of the Internet, mobile phones even down exclusions of SMS. The J&K lockdown led to Rs 12,000 crore loss during the 100 days lockdown. KCCI president Sheikh Ashiq Hussain said, “A single day’s shutdown in Kashmir results in a loss of Rs 125 crore. Every kind of business was hit badly in Kashmir since…
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