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Kashmir’s Daughters in Peril: Navigating Exploitation, Immoral Activities, and the Fight to Protect Innocence

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Kashmir’s Daughters in Peril: Navigating Exploitation, Immoral Activities, and the Fight to Protect Innocence

Our Daughters, Our Pride – A Cultural Legacy Under Siege By: Javid Amin Kashmir, a land where daughters are celebrated as “Rani” (queen) in every household, now faces a harrowing paradox. While the valley’s poets sing of its rivers and roses, its girls and boys are ensnared in a web of exploitation orchestrated by outsiders and fueled by systemic neglect. This article uncovers the untold stories of survival, the data behind the crisis, and the resilient efforts to reclaim Kashmir’s soul. Why This Matters Cultural Symbolism: Kashmiri daughters traditionally lead rituals like “Mehndiraat” (pre-wedding…

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Kashmiri Girls Exploitation: How Non-Locals Trap, Traffic, and Abandon Victims | Data & Solutions

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Kashmiri Girls Exploitation: How Non-Locals Trap, Traffic, and Abandon Victims | Data & Solutions

The Hidden War Against Kashmir’s Daughters By: Javid Amin The pristine landscapes of Kashmir, often dubbed “Paradise on Earth,” conceal a harrowing truth: a silent epidemic of exploitation targeting young girls. Fueled by social media manipulation, false promises, and systemic apathy, hundreds of Kashmiri girls are trafficked annually by non-local predators, only to return traumatized, pregnant, or ostracized. This investigation unveils the mechanics of this crisis, survivor testimonies, and a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for families to safeguard their daughters. The Digital Trap – Anatomy of a Predator’s Playbook Social Media:…

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Umar Farooq’s Surprise Delhi Trip Triggers Curiosity in Kashmir and Capital

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Umar Farooq's Surprise Delhi Trip Triggers Curiosity in Kashmir and Capital

A Whisper of Diplomacy: Kashmir Leader’s Delhi Visit Stirs Hope Amid Lingering Uncertainty Srinagar: In the winter chill of Kashmir, an unexpected thaw has sent a ripple of speculation through the valley and the corridors of power in Delhi. The surprise visit of Umar Farooq, chairman of the moderate faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), after three years of travel restrictions, has ignited a flicker of hope in the long-simmering conflict. Farooq’s enigmatic trip, shrouded in secrecy but marked by meetings with unnamed officials, has left observers scrambling…

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Amid Article 370 Debate, China Renews Assertions of Historical Rights in Ladakh Region

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Amid Article 370 Debate, China Renews Assertions of Historical Rights in Ladakh Region

China has said that it doesn’t recognise the Indian Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the Narendra Modi government’s decision to carve out a separate Union Territory for Ladakh from erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state. This is the second consecutive time that China has reacted to the Indian apex court’s verdict backing the Union government’s move to repeal Article 370 and strip the Himalayan state of its special autonomy and other privileges. ‘China never recognised Ladakh’ In a press briefing on Wednesday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that the verdict…

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Kashmir’s Political Landscape Under Scrutiny: PDP Highlights Discrepancies Between Government and Occupation

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Kashmir's Political Landscape Under Scrutiny: PDP Highlights Discrepancies Between Government and Occupation.

“A government strives to empower and enrich, whereas an occupation’s aim is to disempower, dispossess, and exploit.” The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a strongly worded statement in its monthly newsletter, saying that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly being treated as occupied rather than as citizens. Specifically, the party has stated that people are grieving over the Supreme Court’s recent 370 verdict and reeling from lengthy powercuts but with the discovery of lithium reserves in Kashmir, “a feeling of doom has gripped the region”. “As Indian…

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Hope Lost, Lives Stolen: 78 Suicides in J&K Raise Urgent Questions

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Hope Lost, Lives Stolen: 78 Suicides in J&K Raise Urgent Questions

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Tuesday said that around 78 persons committed suicide in Jammu and Kashmir from 2020 to 2022 by youth due to unemployment. The Minister of State (MoS) in the MHA Nityanand Rai was replying to a query raised by Member Parliament Vijayakumar who had raised a query that whether the issue of unemployment was the main cause of youth taking extreme steps of suicide in the country. The MP also sought to know whether there had been a spurt in the number of suicides…

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Kashmir’s Youth in Crisis: The Need for Suicide Prevention

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Kashmir's Youth in Crisis: The Need for Suicide Prevention

By: Nawaz Manzoor Malik Suicide is a global concern, and its impact is far and wide, affecting individuals, families, and entire communities. In Kashmir, the menace of suicide has been exacerbated by decades of conflict, political turmoil, and a unique cultural context. Trying to explore the latest information and initiatives surrounding suicide prevention in Kashmir, shedding light on the challenges faced and the glimmers of hope that are emerging. As per the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) report, suicide has claimed the maximum number of lives in Kashmir after terrorism.…

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