In Conversation with Kashmiri Pandit scholar Mona Bhan
An interview with Mona Bhan by Ather Zia, first published at Kashmir Lit Tell us a little bit about your childhood in Kashmir? I have…
Kashmiri journalist Asif Sultan released after 5 years of illegal detention only to be re-arrested again
A Kashmiri Journalist Asif Sultan was released on 29th February from a district jail in Uttar Pradesh, after spending more than five years in…
India incentivizes spying against self-determination movement in Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir Police announced rewards to the persons for sharing information regarding pro-Kashmiri self-determination activities on February 12th. The police issued a long…
Kashmiri student arrested for comments on Babri mosque demolition
A student hailing from the Poonch area of occupied Jammu and Kashmir and pursuing bachelors of Pharmacy at Mewar University, Rajasthan, was arrested by…
Pro-freedom group banned by India in Kashmir
On 1st January, India banned a pro-freedom amalgam of organizations, Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH), for its advocacy and struggle for Kashmiri right to self-determination. The amalgam…
Jammu and Kashmir in 2023: A Story of Increasing Surveillance and Oppression
Originally published at Muslim Network TV In the heart of the picturesque yet troubled land of Jammu and Kashmir, the year 2023 unfolded with…
Kashmiri civilians tortured and extrajudicially murdered by India in custody
On 22nd December, Indian army illegally detained at least eight Kashmiri civilians for questioning and interrogation, a day after pro-freedom rebels fighting against Indian…
No religious freedom for Kashmiris as India bans Friday prayers for 10th consecutive week
On December 15th, Friday prayers in Kashmir’s main mosque, Jamia mosque in Srinagar, were disallowed for the 10th consecutive week in a row. The…
Seven Kashmiri students detained for allegedly not supporting India in a game of sports
Seven Kashmiri Muslim students were arrested by India for allegedly not supporting India’s cricket team in a World Cup final against Australia. The students…
India suspends internet in parts of Kashmir in order to curb dissent
On November 7th, India suspended the internet in parts of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir for “security reasons”. The Telecom Service Providers were…
