Tag: Kashmir in the time of demonetisation; ATMs with Cash

Consider visiting Kashmir if you are desperate for cash. The ATMs here have currency and the queues at most places are no more than 4-5 people long. Swept by violent protests since the death of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in July, the Valley at the moment is an unlikely oasis of calm at a time when the rest of India is in the midst of a cash crunch following last month’s demonetisation decision. “There was a rush on the first two days, but everything is normal now. The queues…

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