Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Gafira Qadir

Gafira Qadir is a journalist based in Kashmir, covering human rights, gender, and education.

“A long night”: Kashmiris react to brief ceasefire violation

The flashes lit up the sky as more drones buzzed overhead. “It was a long night,” said Muntaha, a resident of Srinagar’s Dalgate. “When it happened, I held my younger sister closer, thinking it was safer.”

‘We are cursed’: The cost of being Kashmiri after Pahalgam attack

That was not it. She was told to keep the door locked multiple times, even in the middle of the night. Amin’s family didn’t sleep well last night, like many Kashmiri families whose kin were studying or working in Indian states.
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“Undemocratic,” “Lack of confidence in Union govt”: Kashmiris decry ban on two Kashmiri groups

Masroor Ansari, a prominent Shia leader, also condemned the ban and told Maktoob, “The ban is unjustified, unfair, undemocratic, and unconstitutional. There is no justice or regard for the law in these allegations.

J&K: Authorities make participation in ABVP program mandatory for school students on Republic Day, sparking outrage

Jammu and Kashmir: Authorities Make Participation in ABVP Program Mandatory for School Students on Republic Day, Sparking Outrage
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29 years after civilian’s killing in Kashmir, HC orders replacement of SIT head

In a landmark ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued strong criticism of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) assigned to investigate the 1996 custodial killing of a Kashmiri civilian.

Non-local laborers refuse to leave Kashmir despite back-to-back suspected militant attacks

Post suspected militant attacks on non-local laborers, they are not ready to leave Kashmir. The state has increased the security measures around the areas where non-local laborers are primarily accommodated. However, the security grid in Kashmir is taking all the necessary measures to ensure that no attack on non-locals is repeated.
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