SRINAGAR – Military lockdown and restrictions continue on 105th consecutiveday today in occupied Kashmir following the August 5 Indian illegaldecision to abrogate special status of the held valley.
According to Kashmir Media Service, restrictions under Section 144 remainenforced and residents continue to suffer immensely due to suspension ofinternet across all platforms, SMS and prepaid cellular services.
As a mark of silent protest, people in the Valley continue to keep theirshops closed except for a brief period in the morning and evening and stayaway from schools and offices. Public transport is also unavailable.
The clampdown has not only affected inter-district road connectivitydrastically but has also thrown great challenges for old city residents dueto the shutting of factories, industries, and other workplaces.
The residents of Kashmir valley are facing severe hardships due to shortageof essential commodities due to continued blockade and fast approachingwinter. The opening of Jamia Masjid is considered to be the absoluteparameter of normalcy, but it has not seen any Friday gathering for thepast 100 days.
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The occupation authorities continue to place almost all Hurriyat leadersincluding Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Ashraf Sehraiunder house arrest or in jails. Over 11,000 Kashmiris including resistanceleaders, political activists and youth have been arrested.
Last week, ASEAN Delegation on Kashmir led by the Malaysian ConsultativeCouncil of Islamic Organization had expressed concern over the human rightssituation in occupied Kashmir.