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Youth Violence in Srinagar: Rise of Teen Gangs, Stabbings & Societal Crisis | Expert Analysis

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Youth Violence in Srinagar Rise of Teen Gangs, Stabbings & Societal Crisis Expert Analysis

Rebels in Uniform: Kashmir’s Knife-Wielding Children & the Descent Into Gang Warfare By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 08 Aug 2025 When Textbooks Are Traded for Blades Srinagar. The name once conjured images of serene Dal Lake, majestic chinars, and a rich tapestry of culture and learning. Today, a chilling new reality echoes through its ancient alleys and modern thoroughfares: the sound of sirens responding to teen-on-teen violence, the hushed whispers of gang rivalries, and the heart-wrenching cries of parents whose children have swapped school uniforms for the grim insignia…

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The Silent Epidemic: Online Gambling Addiction in Kashmir

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The Hidden Crisis: How Online Gambling in Kashmir is Destroying Lives and Futures

Online Gambling in Kashmir: Addiction, Debt, and Despair Among Youth By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 07 Aug 2025 A Digital Distraction Turns Deadly In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged in Kashmir—a rise in online gambling addiction that’s gripping the Valley’s youth in a cycle of false hope, mounting debt, and emotional ruin. Apps like Aviator, fantasy cricket leagues, and poker clones promise quick riches but deliver crushing losses. What started as entertainment has spiraled into a societal crisis. Across towns and rural stretches of Kashmir, from college…

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Kashmir’s Silent Crisis: Unmasking the Devastating Toll of Online Gambling on Youth and Society

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Kashmir's Silent Crisis: Unmasking the Devastating Toll of Online Gambling on Youth and Society

Kashmir, often celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent yet rapidly escalating crisis – the insidious rise of online gambling. What began as a seemingly innocuous form of digital entertainment has morphed into a pervasive menace, silently eroding the socio-economic fabric of countless families and casting a long, dark shadow over the future of its youth. The allure of quick riches, amplified by aggressive online marketing and easy accessibility, is drawing thousands into a perilous cycle of addiction, debt, and despair. Across…

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Kashmir Youth in Danger: Stabbing, Substance Abuse, and Immoral Activities Pose a Serious Threat

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Kashmir Youth in Danger: Stabbing Substance Abuse and Immoral Activities Pose a Serious Threat

Kashmir Youth on the path of destruction By: Javid Amin The youth of Kashmir, like their counterparts across the globe, face numerous challenges that hinder their personal and societal development. Among these issues, the menace of drugs addiction, escalating violence, and engagement in immoral activities have plagued their overall well-being. Furthermore, the prevalence of rash and stunt driving poses a significant threat to their safety and that of others. This essay delves into the ramifications of these vices and the need for stringent parental controls to curb such destructive behavior.…

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