Give Kashmir Unrestricted Access to the Internet. It's Long Overdue thewire.in

When the people of Jammu and Kashmir woke up on August 5, 2019, they could have scarcely imagined that Article 370 of the constitution was about to be scrapped.

They woke up to dead cellphones, no internet connectivity, no cellular network, and a host of other restrictions. Glued to their television screens, they heard of the arrests of prominent Kashmiri political leaders and the various political changes that ensued.

A curfew was imposed in many areas, and severe restrictions were imposed on the media.

Even as we approach the first anniversary of the reading down of Article 370, the Kashmir Valley continues to be subjected to various restrictions and proper internet services are still barred. Many political leaders being still under detention or house arrest.