| Scroll.in Dear reader, The Union government continues to maintain that militancy in Jammu and Kashmir has been declining since the scrapping of Article 370, but there's more to this claim than meets the eye. Attacks in areas without any sign of militancy for decades has led many residents to demand guns for their protection. scroll.in The home ministry's latest numbers come amid a spike in militant violence in Jammu, particularly, where Kathua, Reasi, Doda, Poonch and Rajouri districts have all seen encounters in recent months. This week, Scroll published an urgent and compelling story from that sheds light on the harrowing experiences of civilians caught in the crossfire in Kathua's Sohal village, where residents said they have been living peacefully since at least the 1990s. One thing is clear: Militancy is not vanishing from Jammu and Kashmir. It appears to be morphing into another kind of threat that India and the people of the valley are yet to reckon with. Help us bring you the truth from India's troubled regions. Become a Scroll Member today. Support Free & Independent Journalism scroll.in If you are already a member, consider gifting a membership to a loved one. Journalism that informs and inspires for those who inspire you. Gift them a Scroll Membership! scroll.in Best,
Team Scroll See this post on web | 