Here’s How Kashmir Looks 4 Days After Revocation of Article 370

The streets of Kashmir lie empty as people are trapped in their homes because of the curfew.

Security personnel have used barbed wires to cordon off many streets in the valley.  

(Photo: The Quint/ Shadab Moizee) 

It’s day four after the effective revocation of Article 370 and the streets of Jammu and Kashmir lie empty, as people stay locked in their houses and security personnel stand guard.

After imposing Section 144 in the state on 4 August, the Modi-led government effectively revoked Article 370 through a Presidential Order on 5 August. A strict curfew has been in place for the past few days but was relaxed for Friday prayers on 9 August.

As the Valley stays ensconced an atmosphere of extreme hostility and fear, The Quint’s Shadab Moizee captures the reality from ground zero.

A security personnel setting up the barbwires on the streets. 

After the effective revocation of Article 370, all shops have been shut in Kashmir. 

A few shops that remain open. 

Demand for freedom!

No passengers can be spotted in the buses in Kashmir.  

The famous Dal Lake, which is usually teeming with tourists, has fallen silent. 

Boats at Dal Lake lie empty. 

There aren’t enough vehicles available for all the security personnel deployed in the Valley. 

People are trapped in their own homes because of the curfew. 

A person rowing a boat at Dal Lake.