Tensions in Jammu and Kashmir remain high due to ongoing disputes over governance, autonomy and demographic changes. The region’s special semi autonomous status was revoked in 2019, sparking widespread unrest.Reducing tension in Jammu and Kashmir region is a complex task plagued by several major challenges –

• Insurgency and militancy in Jammu and Kashmir pose significant challenges as extremist groups exploit local grievances, perpetuating violence and destabilizing the region, hindering peace efforts.
• Digital warfare in Jammu and Kashmir fuels tensions as militants leverage social media, encrypted messaging and cyberattacks to spread propaganda, recruit and coordinate violent activities.
• Political tensions in Jammu and Kashmir exacerbate regional instability as differing ideologies and power struggles between local and central governments hinder effective governance and conflict resolution.
• The Rohingya refugee crisis adds to Jammu and Kashmir’s tensions as differing opinions on refugee settlement and welfare create divisions, straining local resources and social cohesion.
• Balancing security and human rights in Jammu and Kashmir poses a challenge as stringent security measures often compromise civilian rights, exacerbating tensions and mistrust.