1: Today, in a blow to the people of Jammu & Kashmir, the Supreme Court of India, refused to pass an order on lifting restrictions in J&K, including restoring communication services.
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2: On the 8th day of total communication lockdown in Jammu & Kashmir, @AIIndia expresses deep concern over the continued restrictions in the region, including people's right to freedom of movement, and freedom of expression and opinion.
3: While little information is coming out of Srinagar, there is no news from the rest of the region. Websites of local news media continue to be last updated on 5 August.
4: On 9 Aug, international media organisations reported violence in Srinagar’s Soura area against those who resisted the curfew to protest against the severe lockdown.
Use of tear gas, rubber bullets & pellets guns were also reported which the Government of India has denied.
5: We urge the Government of India to ease the restrictions on the communication channels and media.
#EndKashmirBlockade
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