The recent militant attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, has sparked intensified military actions in Kashmir, including demolitions of alleged militants' homes. The locals express fear and helplessness, feeling caught in a cycle of violence and retaliation between Indian forces and militants. Many Kashmiris criticize the punitive measures against civilians and feel pressure to denounce violence while facing the consequences of these conflicts. The region's complex geopolitical situation, involving India and Pakistan, adds layers of despair and confusion for its inhabitants.
Indian officials say they are carrying out controlled demolitions of homes where explosives have been found. Thoker's family members vehemently deny the charge and say they haven't seen or heard from Adil since 2018.
That question encapsulates a familiar dread in Kashmir, where people have long felt trapped between India and Pakistan - which each administer different parts of the Muslim-majority territory but claim full ownership - and between militancy and militarization.
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