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The lockdown started on 5 August 2019 following [[Indian revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status]] via scrapping of the [[Article 370 of the Constitution of India]] and the introduction of [[Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Restrictions eased as Kashmir enters Day 22 of lockdown |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/restrictions-eased-as-kashmir-enters-day-22-of-lockdown/articleshow/70839690.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=26 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=No respite in sight as J&K lockdown enters 25th day |url=https://www.asianage.com/india/all-india/300819/no-respite-in-sight-as-jk-lockdown-enters-25th-day.html |work=The Asian Age |date=30 August 2019}}</ref> Since 5 August, no foreign journalists have been granted permission from the [[Indian government]] to report in Kashmir.<ref name="VoA">{{cite news |title=US Senator Barred From Kashmir as Lockdown Enters 3rd Month |url=https://www.voanews.com/south-central-asia/us-senator-barred-kashmir-lockdown-enters-3rd-month |work=Voice of America |date=5 October 2019}}</ref> |
The lockdown started on 5 August 2019 following [[Indian revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status]] via scrapping of the [[Article 370 of the Constitution of India]] and the introduction of [[Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Restrictions eased as Kashmir enters Day 22 of lockdown |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/restrictions-eased-as-kashmir-enters-day-22-of-lockdown/articleshow/70839690.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=26 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=No respite in sight as J&K lockdown enters 25th day |url=https://www.asianage.com/india/all-india/300819/no-respite-in-sight-as-jk-lockdown-enters-25th-day.html |work=The Asian Age |date=30 August 2019}}</ref> Since 5 August, no foreign journalists have been granted permission from the [[Indian government]] to report in Kashmir.<ref name="VoA">{{cite news |title=US Senator Barred From Kashmir as Lockdown Enters 3rd Month |url=https://www.voanews.com/south-central-asia/us-senator-barred-kashmir-lockdown-enters-3rd-month |work=Voice of America |date=5 October 2019}}</ref> |
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On 1 October 2019, a three-judge bench constituting of Justices [[N. V. Ramana]], [[Ramayyagari Subhash Reddy]] and [[Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai]] of the [[Supreme Court of India]], heard seven petitions on the lockdown.<ref>{{cite news |title=J&K shutdown: 3-judge SC Bench to hear 7 pleas |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-tags-petitions-relating-to-kashmir-lockdown-constitution-bench-to-begin-hearing-from-oct-1/article29555148.ece |work=The Hindu |date=October 1, 2019}}</ref> |
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On 3 October 2019, journalists in Kashmir staged a sit-in protest against the communications blackout describing the blockade of the internet and mobile phones as a 'gag'.<ref>{{cite news |title=60 days of lockdown: Kashmir journalists protest against clampdown, demand restoration of internet |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kashmir-lockdown-journalists-protest-clampdown-demand-mobile-phones-internet-1605920-2019-10-03 |work=India Today |date=October 3, 2019}}</ref> |
On 3 October 2019, journalists in Kashmir staged a sit-in protest against the communications blackout describing the blockade of the internet and mobile phones as a 'gag'.<ref>{{cite news |title=60 days of lockdown: Kashmir journalists protest against clampdown, demand restoration of internet |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kashmir-lockdown-journalists-protest-clampdown-demand-mobile-phones-internet-1605920-2019-10-03 |work=India Today |date=October 3, 2019}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:15, 6 October 2019
2019 Kashmir lockdown refers to a security lockdown and communications blackout imposed to prevent protests during which thousands of people, mostly young men, have been detained in Jammu and Kashmir (the India-administered portion of the disputed territory of Kashmir).[1][2][3]
The lockdown started on 5 August 2019 following Indian revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status via scrapping of the Article 370 of the Constitution of India and the introduction of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.[4][5] Since 5 August, no foreign journalists have been granted permission from the Indian government to report in Kashmir.[6]
On 1 October 2019, a three-judge bench constituting of Justices N. V. Ramana, Ramayyagari Subhash Reddy and Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai of the Supreme Court of India, heard seven petitions on the lockdown.[7]
On 3 October 2019, journalists in Kashmir staged a sit-in protest against the communications blackout describing the blockade of the internet and mobile phones as a 'gag'.[8]
On 4 October 2019, the Indian government denied US Senator Chris Van Hollen's request to travel to Kashmir.[6] Meanwhile, Sandeep Pandey, an education reformer, and other activists who were on an informal fact-finding mission were also barred from leaving the airport in Srinagar.[6] The same day, during protests people chanted pro-Pakistan slogans and demanded an end to what they described as "Indian occupation of their territory".[9]
References
- ^ "At Least 2,300 People Have Been Detained During the Lockdown in Kashmir". Time. August 21, 2019.
- ^ "Kashmir city on lockdown after calls for protest march". The Guardian. 23 August 2019.
- ^ "Inside Kashmir's lockdown: 'Even I will pick up a gun'". BBC. 10 August 2019.
- ^ "Restrictions eased as Kashmir enters Day 22 of lockdown". The Economic Times. 26 August 2019.
- ^ "No respite in sight as J&K lockdown enters 25th day". The Asian Age. 30 August 2019.
- ^ a b c "US Senator Barred From Kashmir as Lockdown Enters 3rd Month". Voice of America. 5 October 2019.
- ^ "J&K shutdown: 3-judge SC Bench to hear 7 pleas". The Hindu. October 1, 2019.
- ^ "60 days of lockdown: Kashmir journalists protest against clampdown, demand restoration of internet". India Today. October 3, 2019.
- ^ "Kashmir under lockdown: Anger over 'unacceptable burdens'". Al Jazeera. Oct 5, 2019.