How Kashmir Attack Victim’s Widow Went from Symbol of Tragedy to Trolling Target The tragic story of Himanshi Narwal, the widow of a naval officer killed in the Pahalgam attack, has taken a heartbreaking turn. Initially seen as a symbol of grief and resilience, she has now become the target of online trolling. Two weeks ago, a widely shared photograph captured Himanshi sitting beside her husband’s body, mourning his loss. Her husband, Vinay Narwal, was among the 26 civilians killed in the April 22 militant attack in Kashmir. The couple…
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Social Media Censorship in Kashmir: 9 Individuals Face Legal Action for ‘Inflammatory’ Posts
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday initiated action against nine people for allegedly misusing social media platforms to spread rumours and hateful content, officials said. The action comes after the authorities issued guidelines for social media users in order to contain content that is communally sensitive or promote terrorism and secessionism. Legal action has been initiated against these individuals in Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora and Ganderbal districts for uploading hateful and abusive content and spreading rumours on social media, police officials said. They said that in Anantnag, police…
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