India formally implements legislation approved by Parliament that removes Indian-controlled Kashmir's semi-autonomous status and begins direct federal rule.
SRINAGAR, India — India on Thursday formally implemented legislation approved by Parliament in early August that removes Indian-controlled Kashmir’s semi-autonomous status and begins direct federal rule of the disputed area amid a harsh security lockdown and widespread public disenchantment.Government forces were on high alert to prevent anti-India protests or rebel attacks, though no incidents were reported until noon.
Indian authorities also changed the name of the state-run radio station Radio Kashmir Srinagar to All India Radio Srinagar. The radio started broadcasting even before India gained independence from British colonialists in 1947. Srinagar is the main city in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Masoodi represents the National Conference, a powerful pro-India Kashmiri political group whose leaders have been detained.Ahead of the biggest political change in Indian-administered Kashmir, authorities shut down internet access, mobile and landline phone service and cable TV for the region’s 12.5 million people.With international pressure mounting to restore freedoms, authorities have begun easing the restrictions, lifting roadblocks and restoring landlines and some cellphone service.
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