Life in IoK remains paralysed as curfew enters 78th day

SRINAGAR: Normal life affected as people continue to face hardships for the 78th straight day in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) due to the curfew imposed by the Indian military.

Normal life remains disabled in parts of the occupied valley due to restrictions and gag on the internet and cellular services barring partial restoration of postpaid connections.

As Kashmir gets into the third month of the crisis triggered by the 5th August decision of abrogation of special status and downgrading of IoK, normal life remains paralyzed in the territory.

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Internet connectivity stands closed to the commoners and the media. Meanwhile, authorities made two efforts in the past nine weeks to reopen the schools.

On both occasions, the students did not come to schools. Officials admit that the students are not turning up.

The clampdown has not only affected inter-district road connectivity drastically but has also thrown great challenges for old city residents due to the shutting of factories, industries, and other workplaces.

The residents of the occupied valley are facing severe hardships due to a shortage of essential commodities due to continued blockade and fast approaching winter.