Despite the Indian government’s assertions of normalcy, peace, and progress in Jammu and Kashmir, the ground reality presents a stark contrast. Official data often misleads or only presents half-truths about the situation, particularly concerning militancy and peace. Civil liberties remain in disarray, with reports of arbitrary arrests and detentions. Moreover, indicators of societal well-being paint a grim picture, with unemployment rates soaring and instances of suicides, drug addiction, and homelessness on the rise.
