A consistent rights-based approach must condemn both state excesses and terrorist violence with equal clarity. In the days following the targeted killing of a police head constable in Anantnag, security forces launched a large-scale verification drive across the Kashmir Valley. Thousands of suspected Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were detained for questioning in Srinagar, Anantnag, Shopian, Baramulla and other districts. Houses linked to alleged militants were demolished. The Al

From the golden hues of autumn to a white winter wonderland, Kashmir transforms with every passing season Nestled in the northernmost part of India, Kashmir is often described as “Paradise on Earth", a title that becomes instantly understandable the moment one sets foot in its valleys. Surrounded by the mighty Himalayas and the Pir Panjal ranges, the Kashmir Valley is blessed with snow-clad peaks, crystal-clear rivers, alpine meadows, dense forests, and picturesque lakes. Eve

The latest unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is a reminder that territorial control alone does not confer legitimacy. As clashes between protesters and security forces intensify in Rawalakot and other parts of the region, Pakistan finds itself confronting a crisis that has been years in the making. Across the Line of Control, meanwhile, India is celebrating the breakthrough of the strategic Zojila Tunnel, a project that promises all-weather connectivity between Kashmi