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Forgotten by Progress: Life in Fakir Gujri is far away from progress made in urban centres of Kashmir

Stranded in Time: Located only 35 kilometers away from Lal Chowk, Central Point in summer capital city of Srinagar, Fakir Gujri's Struggle for Basic Needs Amidst Urban Growth.

Ubaid Mukhtar, Asma Bhat

Just 35 kilometers away from Srinagar’s bustling Lal Chowk lies Fakir Gujri — a remote area where time seems to have stood still.

In this eye-opening video, The "Kashmir Times" travels deep into the hills to uncover the harsh realities faced by the residents of this neglected region. In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and modern healthcare, the people of Fakir Gujri continue to struggle for basic necessities.

Pregnant women are forced to walk miles for medical check-ups, often on rough, broken roads. When it's time for delivery, the situation becomes even more dire — with no nearby hospital and no ambulance service available, families are left to rely on fate.

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