Historic Srinagar Jamia Masjid remains close for prayer since 5th August.

ISLAMABAD -- The historic Jamia Masjid of Srinagar remains closed for devotees since 5th August and a large number of Indian forces' personnel are deployed in and outside the Jamia Market, in Indian Occupied Kashmir.

The people of Kashmir Valley and Muslim majority areas of Jammu region continue to reel under military clampdown and internet blackout on the 77th consecutive day, reported.

People particularly patients and doctors are facing difficulties in reaching the hospitals in the absence of public transport. Shops and other business establishments continue to remain shut most of the time as a silent protest against India's brutal actions in the territory. Students continue to stay away from their classes despite the Indian government has announced to open the educational institutions.

A Hong Kong-based English daily South China Morning Post in its article says that Kashmir feels like it is at risk of exploding at any time, after India announced the revocation of its special status on 5th August. It says that normal life is non-existent for civilians in the occupied territory. The newspaper maintained that there is a feeling of vulnerability, fear and hopelessness among the journalists of Kashmir.

Meanwhile, civil society members gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to protest against the continued lockdown in Kashmir. The protesters released a citizens' statement in opposition to the Indian government's move and said no steps should...