99 per cent of sanctions lifted in Kashmir: Govt

Srinagar, Ta. October 12, 2019, Saturday

Following the abolition of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, several sanctions were imposed following fears of violence. However, gradually the process of removing all these restrictions was initiated.

People are relieved that any sanctions have been lifted as the incidents of violence are reduced or there are no incidents. At present, the government claims that 99 percent of the bans have been lifted from the entire state.

After the abolition of Article 370, sanctions were imposed in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir government spokesman Rohit Kansal said that about 99 per cent of the Kashmir area is no longer banned.

These sanctions were imposed to keep peace. However, it has been gradually removed and restrictions are now in place in only a few general areas.

The statement came against the government when a grenade attack took place in Srinagar. Army officials also claim that more than 200 militants are still active in Kashmir. Under such circumstances, bans have been lifted from almost all areas, leaving only eight to 10 police stations.

Usually landline telephone service, such as the Internet, were banned. Although internet restrictions are still issued, mobile network restrictions have not yet been lifted.

Jammu and Kashmir administration said that tourists are welcome here and there is no danger now. The government is also presenting various advertisements to help the people in danger. However, the housewives still have an atmosphere of fear about terrorists.

In the midst of this scenario, terrorists have become useless and are threatening businesses. While grenade attacks are also taking place. According to the administration in the midst of this situation, sanctions have been lifted

However, it can be re-installed if needed. However, sanctions are still issued in areas where there is a possibility of terrorists and violence is feared.

Mobile service will resume in Kashmir from Monday

Srinagar, Ta. 12

Mobile networks have also been banned in the sanctions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir. While both postpaid and prepaid mobile networks are banned, a government-issued statement said that any ban on postpaid telecom networks would be lifted from the state on Monday. The announcement was made by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Rohit Kansal. He said any sanctions that were gradually being lifted or removed were also included in the mobile network. According to the government's claim, the decision has been taken to remove these restrictions only after the situation in Kashmir has been taken into account. The sanctions were imposed as terrorists were on the verge of inciting violence using the Internet or the telephone, but they are now being lifted. Prepaid restrictions will also be removed after postpaid.