U.S. urges easing of restrictions and political engagement in Kashmir

Sriram Lakshman

Washington DC, 

September 06, 2019 10:17 IST
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A Kashmiri woman walks on a deserted road during restrictions in Srinagar on August 25, 2019.   | Photo Credit: Reuters

The U.S. government has expressed continuing concern over the situation in Kashmir following India’s abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, a move which stripped the State’s special status, and the ensuing restrictions in place in the region.
“We continue to be very concerned by widespread detentions, including of local political and business leaders, and the restrictions on the residents of the region,” State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said.
Ms. Ortagus’s comments were emailed to The Hindu.