Srinagar: The residents of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir face ongoing neglect and corruption that exacerbate their daily struggles, particularly in providing essential services such as roads, water, healthcare, and electricity.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the severity of these conditions is evident in Bandipora’s twin villages of Shamthan and Gurihajan, where locals, devoid of basic amenities, depend on ponies for transport and face considerable challenges in accessing necessary services. Similarly, in the Kanispora area of Baramulla, a critical water shortage compels residents to buy water from private suppliers or fetch it from streams, underscoring the acute deprivation faced by the community.

Additionally, the Handwara-Bangus road project has become a focal point of controversy due to allegations of illegal tree felling, environmentally damaging practices, and financial mismanagement. These accusations have prompted calls for a thorough investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and demands for the blacklisting of the construction company involved. This situation reflects a broader pattern of exploitation and mismanagement that characterizes the region’s governance under what is described as an alien occupation, highlighting the dire need for accountability and reform to address the basic rights and welfare of the Kashmiri people.