Hakeem Irfan Rashid

Hakeem Irfan Rashid, an Economic Times Kashmir correspondent and expert on Kashmir affairs, joins the discussion to unpack the shocking Baisaran Valley terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives. He analyzes the calculated targeting of civilians and its chilling implications for the region’s post-Article 370 image. The talk delves into the implications for local tourism, highlighting the fear now gripping the valley as cancellations flood in. Rashid also addresses the pressing needs for improved security infrastructure and the rising calls for statehood amidst escalating communal tensions.