Young, restless, and armed with little more than stones and slogans, Kashmir's new generation of protesters pose a formidable challenge to India.

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-09 00:22:32 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-09 07:48:23

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Earlier this month, clashes between demonstrators and security forces in the Indian-administered Kashmir valley left more than 300 people injured. India deployed tens of thousands of troops to the region after it was handed from colonial power Britain to India and Pakistan in 1947.

The Indian government has long accused Pakistan of training and infiltrating terrorists into Kashmir to carry out attacks in the region. Pakistan denies the allegations. Since 1989, more than 69,000 people have been killed in armed opposition to Indian rule in Kashmir, many of them civilians.

Youth activism in Kashmir has risen with the disillusionment and anger of its young people. They are at the forefront of resistance, leading protests and facing tear gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition.

The Gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam District highlights the ecosystem of terror that has been established in the region, which these young activists are fighting against.

The fight is not just for the elimination of gun-wielding terrorists but also those who help sustain terrorism. The roots of this terror ecosystem lie in drug smuggling and hawala money rackets, which are ultimately used to fund terrorism.

The Army officer said that they are working to dismantle this ecosystem and that the focus should not be on eliminating gun-wielding terrorists alone.

With the help of Pakistan, terrorist outfits have been using drones along the border to drop weapons, drugs, and cash for terrorists. The Border Security Force (BSF) has been using anti-drone technology to prevent these terrorist activities.

The Gunfight in the Gudar Forest is a continuation of these efforts to eliminate terrorists and disrupt the ecosystem that supports them.

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