Landlines still not restored in Kashmir valley

Kashmir has been facing unprecedented restrictions for nearly a month now as normal life remains affected across the Valley. According to locals, the landline connections have not been restored yet.

Srinagar: The administration of Jammu and Kashmir are claiming that efforts have brought normalcy since the modification of Article 370.

Landline telephone services have been resumed in many parts while mobile telephone services have been restored, according to the state administration, but when the media started interacting with the public, they had a differing experience to share.

A local named Adil who runs a childline in Anantnag said that he has not received a single call since August 5 as the landline connections have not been restored.

"We are still facing communication problems as landlines and mobile phones are not functioning fully," said Adil.

Another local who works as a travel agent said, "Although the government has been claiming about the restoration of 35,000 landlines, the reality is that all the landlines are still not working. The government should address the issue immediately."

The communication blackout was imposed on August 5, ahead of Parliament modifying Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.