Kashmir gunbattle leaves 2 dead: one suspected militant, one policeman
The gunbattle marked the first clash since the federal government removed the special status of the territory this month, fuelling anger. Continue reading
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Thousands detained in Kashmir amid communications blackout: police
The latest crackdown began this month, just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist-led government stripped Kashmir of its semi-autonomy. Continue reading
Demonstrators rally in Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square in support of Kashmir
By Albert Delitala Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Toronto rally comes weeks after the Indian government downgraded the region’s autonomy and began a security crackdown. Continue reading
Kashmir: Many restrictions remain after Indian government promises to restore access
News reports said authorities re-imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar after violence was reported on Saturday. Continue reading
‘A horror’: B.C. law student still can’t reach her family due to Kashmir clampdown
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
A Kashmiri woman who is studying in B.C. says she still can’t get in contact with family back home, nearly two weeks after a security crackdown in the region. Continue reading
Indian authorities begin easing restrictions in Kashmir
Police said restrictions on the movement of people were relaxed in several parts of the region. Continue reading
India says restrictions in Kashmir will be loosened following lockdown
A senior official confirmed there would be some loosening of restrictions on the region’s residents, saying that landline phone services would be restored gradually beginning Friday night. Continue reading
3-month-old among Canadians under lockdown in Kashmir, father says
According to Global Affairs, there are currently at least 12 Canadians in the Kashmir region who have registered with the government. Continue reading
Indian PM Narendra Modi says stripping Kashmir of statehood helped unify the country
Narendra Modi says that Kashmir’s former status led to “corruption” and was unjust for women. Continue reading
‘Take a position’: Kashmiri-Canadians urge Canada to lend stronger voice amid lockdown
“The general feeling at the moment is that the Canadian government has been eerily silent on this issue,” said one Kashmiri-Canadian. Continue reading