One year since the abolition of autonomy in Kashmir, India Affecting citizens' life August 5, 4:13
It will be one year in five days when India abolishes the autonomy of the state of Kashmir, which is in conflict with Pakistan. In the region where the autonomy was abolished and the state became a direct control of the Indian government, internet communication was regulated so that protest activities against the Indian government did not spread, and online teaching at schools was virtually impossible. And so on, it affects the lives of citizens.
On August 5, last year, the Indian government abruptly abolished the autonomy that had been recognized for 70 years in Jammu and Kashmir provinces, which had been in effective control in the Kashmir region where they had long been in conflict with Pakistan.
The state is also divided and it is directly controlled by the government, internet communication is regulated so that protest activities against the Indian government do not spread in the region, and a curfew is issued again from 4th The influence of is spreading.
The school building is closed due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and the school is conducting online classes, but due to the restriction of communication, it is still in a state where videos can not be read.
In addition, the tourism industry, which is a major industry, has been hit by the curfew issued after the abolition of autonomy and the spread of the new coronavirus, and has become a tourist attraction as an accommodation facility on the lake. The users of the luxury ship called, are still depressed.
A man who owns the ship said, "There have been no tourists since August last year. There is no prospect of a recovery in tourism next year."
Pakistan suspends trade with India
Pakistan has ceased trade with India following the abolition of autonomy in the Kashmir province for sovereignty, which has had a major impact on the surrounding population.
In Muzaffarabad, a region of Kashmir that is still effectively controlled by Pakistan, trade has been halted, and as a rule, people and goods have not been able to travel to and from India since August last year.
It also means that communications are being regulated intermittently, leaving almost no connection to India.
Ajazz Kousa, 34, an Indian who lives with her husband and two children, moved from India to Muzaffarabad nine years ago.
Although there are elderly parents and sisters in India, they can't confirm their safety while the new coronavirus infection is spreading because they can't make calls or exchange letters.
Her husband used to export dried fruits and other products to retail stores in India, but due to the suspension of trade, she lost almost all her income.
I am looking for another job with a life that cuts down living expenses such as reducing meals to one meal a day and saves savings, but I can not find a job due to economic deterioration due to the new coronavirus, it is said that the situation is only getting more severe I will.
"I hope the relationship between Pakistan and India will be normalized as soon as possible and a peaceful day will come," said his wife, Ajazz Koussal.