New anti-militancy policies in Kashmir raise accountability concerns
Under a new practice, militants killed in gunfights are neither named nor their bodies handed over to their families. The practice has raised concerns of accountability in a region where forces already operated with impunity.
A year later, no justice for August detainees in Kashmir
Home Minister had said: “[Article 370] was used to anger the youth and separate the youth from the mainstream.” Contrary to that, as the parliament voted for the bill in sessions, the J-K administration detained thousands of young boys and men fearing widespread protests against the move.
“Mental health pandemic”: Frequent lockdowns take a toll on children
The constant lockdowns in Kashmir have taken away the freedom of children to play outdoors and socialise at schools, which can lead to various mental health related issues and also, affect the social development of children.
A sister’s ordeal of saving a brother and losing another
“We all knew getting him back now was impossible. But nobody wanted to give up hope.”
In Kulgam, a wailing mother after bullet pierces her son’s chest
“He told me that he wants to wear new clothes and go on duty with his father. I had just seen him playing here in the garden.”
A decade of longing for justice
Ashraf Mattoo has preserved memories of his son, Tufail Mattoo, in a folder. He sought justice from the system for ten years but now awaits the Day of Judgement for the verdict.
“All is gone”: Four families of Shopian devastated after two gunfights
"If I want to drink water right now, I don’t even have a glass. We have nothing left."
“I thought they killed my family”: Three minors among six detained after Kulgam gunfight
"When the firing was going, I thought they killed all my family members. I was crying and praying for their safety."
“How does it feel when your home is burnt?”: No house left to call...
"I want to sleep in my home,” said Ibrahim. His father added hopelessly: “[But] I don't want to. Earlier, this home was nice. Now, it doesn't feel like home anymore."
“Am I going to die?”: Minor who succumbed to burn injuries after Srinagar gunfight
“Even as he was in unbearable pain, he kept telling us that he was doing fine and not to worry about him. He had asked for a bottle of cold drink.”