IoK remains under curfew for past 74 days

SRINAGAR: The curfew has continued for the 74th consecutive day in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) on Thursday.

On 14th October, mobile-phone services were restored in the occupied valley. However, access to the internet is still prohibited in the region.

Main business activities continue to remain suspended and public transport off the road even as the authorities have lifted restrictions and partially restored postpaid mobile phone services.

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Similarly, rail service from Banihal to Baramulla is also suspended and attendance of employees in offices is thin while students continue to abstain from classes at all educational institutions.

A media report maintained that the decision about releasing former Chief Ministers, Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, and Mehbooba Mufti is not on the table yet.

Since 5th August, the Indian government has placed a curfew in IoK by revoking the special status of occupied Kashmir.

Pakistan has remained vocal against the atrocities being committed in the restive region. The people of the valley do not have access to basic necessities. Pakistani politicians and parliamentarians have condemned Indian brutalities in Kashmir.