On August 5th, the Indian government withdrew Article 370, which gave the disputed territories of Jammu and Kashmir partial autonomy, from the Indian constitution
Following this was an imposition of a strict curfew and the cutting of telephone and internet connections. This Wednesday marks the 150th since Kashmir’s defiance against Indian repression following the lockdown begun.
Photo: Mukhtar Zahoor/Al Jazeera In this picture taken on August 9, 2019 security personnel patrol along a street in Srinagar Photo: Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFPIn this picture taken on August 9, 2019 security personnel stand guard on a street in Srinagar as widespread restrictions on movement and a telecommunications blackout Photo: Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP
Parliamentary troops getting ready for the anticipated thousands of protests in Kashmir following the revoking of Article 370 on August 5th. The disputed region was soon turned into an array of military troops.
Photo: Mukhtar Zahoor/Al Jazeera In this Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, photo, Kashmiri Muslim women shout slogans during a protest march in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. AP Photo/ Dar YasinIn this photo taken on August 9, 2019, Kashmiri Muslims shout pro-freedom slogans during a protest in Srinagar. Photo: STR / AFPPhoto: STR / AFP Photo: STR / AFP
Two days before the abolition of Article 370, panic spread across the locals as the federal government arrived them to evacuate the region immediately.
Photo: Mukhtar Zahoor/Al Jazeera A Kashmiri man inspects his car which was allegedly damaged by Indian security forces after clashes between protesters and the security forces during restrictions after the scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the government, in Srinagar, August 10, 2019. Photo: REUTERS/Danish SiddiquiA Kashmiri woman looks out from a window of her house which was allegedly damaged by Indian security. Photo: REUTERS/Danish SiddiquiA Kashmiri waits for customers at his temporary shop during curfew in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmiri. Photo: AP Photo/Mukhtar KhanA Kashmiri boy walks past the graffiti written on the shutters of closed shops during restrictions after the scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the government, in Srinagar, August 11, 2019. Photo: REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
In an attempt to quell mass protest, the curfew in Kashmir was tightened right before Eid al-Adha on August 11th
Photo: Mukhtar Zahoor/Al Jazeera In this Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, photo, a Kashmiri livestock seller waits for customer ahead of Eid al Adha during curfew in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmiri. AP Photo/Mukhtar KhanKashmiri women holds bags filled with essentials and walk past Indian paramilitary soldiers closing off a street in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. Photo: Mukhtar KhanSecurity personnel stand guard as a municipal worker pushes a handcart during a lockdown in Srinagar on August 10, 2019. Photo: TAUSEEF MUSTAFA / AFPAP Photo/ Dar YasinIn this picture taken on August 9, 2019 a woman and children with their bikes cross a deserted street in Srinagar as widespread restrictions on movement and telecommunications blackout. Photo: Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP
Kashmiri women chanting freedom slogans following the End al-Adha prayers
AP Photo/ Dar YasinKashmiri women participate in a protest march in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. Banner reads “This country is ours and we will decide its future.” AP Photo/ Dar YasinKashmiri Muslim women shout slogans as Indian policemen fire teargas and live ammunition in the air to stop a protest march in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. AP Photo/ Dar Yasin
Bunkers and barricades were created overnight as troops took over educational institutions. Following this, parents raised their doubts over sending children to school during the lockdown
Jamia Masjid is seen locked during restrictions ahead of Eid-al-Adha after scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the government, in Srinagar, August 11, 2019. Photo: REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui Photo: Mukhtar Zahoor/Al Jazeera AP Photo/ Dar Yasin
There has been an increase in the use of pellet guns by Indian forces to halt protests in the valley. Pellet firing over unarmed protestors has caused severe injuries including blindness.
Photo: Mukhtar Zahoor/Al Jazeera Kashmiri residents throw stones towards Indian security forces during restrictions after the scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the government. Photo: REUTERS/Danish SiddiquiKashmiri residents throw stones towards Indian security forces during restrictions. Photo: REUTERS/Danish SiddiquiPhoto: Dar Yasin/ AFP
As education across the valley suffered, some people have opened up tuition centres to help the students free of charge.
Photo: Mukhtar Zahoor/Al Jazeera
Tourism in the region has taken a massive hit since Article 370 was revoked. This has affected many local businesses in Kashmir who continue to suffer economically during the lockdown.
