Tensions are escalating in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as the region prepares for elections scheduled for September 18, 2024.
Since 2019, when the Indian government revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, over 800 Kashmiris have reportedly been killed by Indian forces. In the past six months alone, more than 400 arrests have been made, and hundreds of search operations conducted.
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah recently stated that Article 370, which granted special status to the region, "is now part of history and cannot be restored." This statement has further heightened tensions in the valley.
The Indian government's policies in the region over the past decade have been a source of controversy. Critics argue that the upcoming elections and the situation surrounding them are being manipulated for political gain.
Historically, election periods in the region have been marked by increased tensions and security measures.
