Lockdown continues in IoK on 137th consecutive day.

SRINAGAR -- In occupied Kashmir, the Kashmir Valley and Muslim majority areas of Jammu and Ladakh regions continue to simmer with anger as military lockdown has entered 137th consecutive day on Thursday.

Restrictions under section 144 remain enforced amid huge presence of Indian troops. Over eight million residents of the Valley are particularly bearing the brunt of the lockdown. Internet, prepaid mobile phones and messaging services remain snapped in the occupied territory.

The continued absence of Internet service has cut off people not only from their surroundings but also from the world. It has also badly affected businesses, education of students...