Revocation of Article 370 deepens anxieties in Kashmir; locals fear increased levels of violence, job woes
FirstpostThe abrogation of special status and the division of the state into two Union territories is being seen in Kashmir as a major setback. The abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution has deepened anxieties among several Kashmiris, who view the abolition of special status as an assault on their identity. The government enforced a lockdown and restricted the movement of people.” Adil Ashraf, 26, who runs a garment shop in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk, said the abrogation of the special status will also increase unemployment in Kashmir. In many areas, ordinary youth have also been arrested in large numbers, which will only deepen public anger.” Mohammad Maqbool, the managing editor of a local bilingual newspaper Wadi Ki Awaaz said that the abrogation of the special status has only ensured that the concentration of troops has increased by several times in Kashmir.