Following a brutal attack in Kashmir that left 25 tourists dead, local resident Ahmad expressed profound grief and fear. He was detained by police despite having no links to the militants. The incident marks the deadliest civilian attack in over two decades, sparking a massive crackdown that saw over 2,000 detentions. Reports indicate growing anxiety in Kashmir as harsh security measures and anti-terrorism laws are reintroduced, echoing a long history of violence and repression in the region, deepening the tragic cycle of conflict and fear among its residents.
I understand the pain of seeing death around you. That night, I was too distraught to eat or sleep. It broke my heart, said Ahmad.
Ahmad had no known connection to any of the militants alleged to have carried out the killings, and lived more than 50 miles from the site.
Over the past week amid a huge operation to track down the militants, a climate of fear has gripped Kashmir as more than 2,000 people have been detained.
The attack was the deadliest on civilians in India in more than two decades, leading to harsh measures reflecting a cycle of fear and repression.
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