The blocking of Asif's account comes just a day India banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for disseminating provocative and communally sensitive content.
26 civilians were killed in a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley on April 22. The NIA suspects the strike was pre-planned, with reconnaissance done weeks in advance. Eyewitnesses say the terrorists targeted victims based on religion, while key footage and suspicious local activity are now under probe.
Around 120 people from different sections of the community, including local leaders, women, senior citizens, and youth, participated actively in the session.
The blackout, which started escalating around April 18, 2025, has completely disrupted daily life. Mobile networks have collapsed, cutting off vital communication links between the islanders and the mainland.