Fear, uncertainty continue in IOK as lockdown enters 96th day - Press Release issued by Kashmir Media Service.

Srinagar -- November 08, 2019 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Kashmir Media Service

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In occupied Kashmir, fear and uncertainty continue to grip the Kashmir Valley and Muslim majority areas of Jammu and Ladakh regions as the military lockdown imposed by India entered 96th running day, today.

Despite the partial relaxation of restrictions by the occupation authorities, people in the Valley continue to down their shutters and stay away from schools and offices as part of a civil disobedience movement against India's illegal actions of revoking special status of occupied Kashmir and dividing it into two union territories.

Shops open briefly in the morning and evening hours but even this window is more often than not disrupted due to the continuing uncertainty. Prepaid phone, SMS and internet services remain snapped. So far, the occupation authorities have not given any indication to restore these facilities in near future. However...