#KashmirCrisis Archives

Rural to Urban, Phones to Families: How Gambling Apps Are Devastating Kashmir

July 10, 2025 Editor

Online Gambling: The Silent Epidemic Destroying Kashmiri Families By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 10 July 2025 A New Menace Gripping the Valley Once known for its scenic beauty and resilient people, Kashmir is now battling a digital monster—online gambling. Fuelled by flashy apps, false hope, and legal loopholes, this quiet crisis is tearing families apart, drowning youth in debt, and igniting a mental health emergency. Despite laws prohibiting gambling in the region, platforms like Aviator, BC Game, 1xBet, and Lotus365 operate freely, exploiting grey zones in digital regulations. From…

Four Days of Chaos: How India & Pakistan Nearly Went to War Over Kashmir!

May 18, 2025 Editor

Four Days That Took India and Pakistan to the Brink Srinagar May 18, 2025 – The world watched in alarm as India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed neighbors, engaged in four days of intense military hostilities over Kashmir. The crisis, triggered by a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, escalated into missile strikes, drone warfare, and artillery exchanges, pushing both nations to the edge of full-scale conflict. A fragile ceasefire, reportedly mediated by the U.S., UK, and Saudi Arabia, halted the immediate crisis, but tensions remain high. This article provides a detailed…

Kashmir Cut Off: A Crisis of Connectivity, Tensions, and Uncertainty

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Editor

No Way In, No Way Out—Kashmir’s Roads & Skies Closed Srinagar 09 May 2025: Kashmir, often referred to as heaven on earth, is now facing an unprecedented crisis—one that is both geopolitical and environmental. The region has been cut off from the rest of India due to a combination of Indo-Pak tensions and natural disasters, leaving thousands stranded, affecting local livelihoods, and causing widespread panic among residents. With Srinagar International Airport closed and the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) blocked due to landslides, Kashmir’s entire transport and communication network has been…

Nationwide Alarm: Protecting Kashmiris in the Wake of Pahalgam Tragedy

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 Editor

A Growing Crisis of Safety for Kashmiri Students By: Javid Amin Srinagar 26 April 2025: The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which shook the Kashmir Valley, has led to a series of disturbing consequences beyond its immediate tragedy. Amid the national shock and grief, a wave of discrimination and harassment has been directed at Kashmiri students across India, casting a shadow over their academic pursuits and well-being. Incidents of threats, harassment, and even physical assaults have emerged from various states, creating a sense of fear among the students. The incident,…

Kashmir’s Substance Abuse Crisis: Families Grapple with Stigma and Despair

March 14, 2025 Editor

Substance Abuse in Kashmir: A Crisis Unfolding In the picturesque valleys of Kashmir, a dark and growing crisis is gripping families and communities—substance abuse. The story of Murtaza Hussain, a 27-year-old recovering heroin addict, sheds light on the devastating impact of addiction on individuals and their loved ones. A Promising Future Lost to Addiction Once a disciplined and ambitious student, Hussain’s life took a tragic turn during his 11th grade. His father recalls the early signs: withdrawing from family, skipping school, and staying out late. What began as bad company…

Kashmir Crisis: Aga Ruhullah Criticizes Security Forces for Torturing Individuals Labeled as OGWs

February 8, 2025 Editor

Situation in Kashmir getting worse; “The security forces label these boys as OGWs, a term which has no place in the law or in the constitution, and on the pretext of that, they get license to torture those individuals,” Ruhullah Srinagar Feb 7: Member Parliament (MP) and National Conference leader Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday pointed fingers at security review meeting and said that killings were reported in Kashmir a day after a high level security meeting. Addressing media persons in Delhi, Ruhullah said that no one from the…

The Virtual Casino: How Kashmir’s Youth are Betting Their Futures Away

February 1, 2025 Editor

Online Gambling in Kashmir: A Silent Epidemic Fueling Financial Ruin and Emotional Despair By: Javid Amin The Rising Tide of Online Gambling in Kashmir In the picturesque valleys of Kashmir, a silent crisis is unfolding. Online gambling, once a distant concern, has now become a pervasive issue, pushing countless families into financial ruin and emotional despair. What began as a seemingly harmless pastime has morphed into a full-blown epidemic, ensnaring the youth and leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Experts warn that the accessibility of online betting platforms,…

Hope Beyond Addiction: How Kashmir is Fighting the Gambling Menace

January 3, 2025 Editor

Entertainment to Hopelessness: The Impact of Internet Gambling on Kashmir Valley’s Social Well-Being By: Javid Amin The rise of internet gambling in the Kashmir Valley paints a stark picture of how technology, while revolutionary, can also create unforeseen societal challenges. What once might have been viewed as a casual pastime has evolved into a complex social issue, with devastating consequences for individuals and families. With the rapid proliferation of smartphones and affordable internet access, online gambling has gained a firm foothold in Kashmir, drawing in a generation of users seeking…

Increasing Knife Attacks Reflect Rising Tensions in Kashmir

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 Editor

Mominabad, a neighborhood in the sprawling Batamaloo area of Kashmir, in May witnessed a brutal and shocking incident that has left the community in deep shock. Ajaz Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Mominabad, was brutally murdered, stabbed multiple times, and tragically succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital. The true horror of the incident emerged when the police arrested a 16-year-old boy within less than 24 hours and revealed the motive behind the attack: “anger and revenge.” The authorities disclosed that the teenage assailant had developed an…

The Begging Nexus in Kashmir: A Serious Problem that Needs to be Addressed

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Editor

Beggars and the Begging Nexus in Kashmir: An In-Depth Exploration of a Complex Social Issue By: Javid Amin Begging, a pervasive and complex social problem, has deep-seated roots in the picturesque region of Kashmir. For many years, this issue has persistently plagued the valley, casting a shadow on the lives of its residents. The multifaceted nature of begging in Kashmir is attributed to a myriad of factors, including poverty, lack of access to education, and high unemployment rates. In recent times, a disquieting phenomenon has emerged—the proliferation of organized begging…