IoK: Curfew, communication blackout enter in third week
SRINAGAR (92 News) – In Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK), the authorities continue to impose strict curfew, communication blackout and other restrictions across the Kashmir valley and at least five districts of Jammu region on the 15th consecutive day, today.
At least one person, identified as Mohammad Ayub, was martyred and scores injured during clashes between Indian troops and protesters who defied curfew orders and other restrictions.
Two senior government officials confirmed that at least two dozen people were admitted to hospitals with pellet injuries. The heavy clashes broke out in around two dozen places in Srinagar including Soura, Rainawari, Nowhetta and Gojwara areas of the city.
Many residents in Bemina area of Srinagar complained that the troops raided their houses, assaulted them and damaged properties with stones and iron rods. Four thousand people have been arrested by the Indian forces over the past two weeks.
The curfew was enforced on August 5 when Narendra Modi government revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating Article 370 of its constitution.
As a result of strict curfew and all sorts of communication blockade, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding as people are facing severe shortage of essential commodities including baby food and life-saving medicines in the occupied territory.
The authorities also continue to impose information blockade as TV channels, internet links and online editions of newspapers remain suspended since August 5.
After a brief pause, the authorities snapped again mobile and internet services in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur and Reasi districts of Jammu region.