Learning from past violence over Afzal Guru and Burhan Wani, the govt maintained tight secrecy, moved troops into the state in advance and restricted rumour-mongers.

Article 370 perfectly scrapped: How the Modi govt executed the tricky move with complete precision

But how much can it deliver? And how will it explain its non-delivery in the past?

Because promises are made to be broken? Congress manifesto on Kashmir promises a great deal

Issues

Severe repression is not the answer to violence. The Valley needs trust-building measures.

Pulwama: After this terrible act, we must examine ground realities in Kashmir

When the entire nation in is collective mourning, why isolate fellow citizens and target them?

Pulwama Fall-Out: Anger against Pakistan shouldn’t become about attacking innocent Kashmiris

According to the police, she was shot dead at point blank range by militants.

Why Kashmir is silent on Ishrat Muneer’s IS-style killing

Unarmed 25-year-old Ishrat was shot dead by 'unidentified gunmen', this horrific act circulated on social media. Ordinary Kashmiris are silent. And belated reactions from Kashmir's top politicians only emphasize this echoing darkness.

The fresh grenade explosions in Srinagar are a grim reminder of the first blasts in 1988.

Why New Delhi should be concerned about Srinagar's fight with urban militancy

It might seem an outlandish notion, given the gloom in the Valley.

Why Kashmir needs its cinema halls back

It might seem an outlandish notion, given the gloom in the Valley. But that sense of despair is exactly why Kashmir needs those cinema houses of joy back.

Is there a political solution to Kashmir?

Kashmir conundrum: Understanding the politics behind militancy

With snipers around, will our security forces feel entirely safe even behind their camp walls?

Why militants using sniper weapons in the Valley is a major challenge to the security forces

A lot of recalibration would be needed by the forces to tackle this new challenge in front of them.

Raising of azadi slogans is part of the freedom of speech guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.

Militancy