Kashmir Reader

Kashmir Reader was indefinitely banned for 'inciting violence'^[3] by Indian authorities on September 30 during 2016 Kashmir uprising.^[4] It was asked to stop publication on the evening of Sunday, October 2.^[5] The daily was accused of publishing material that "tends to incite acts of violence" and "disturb public peace and tranquility".^[6] Human rights group Amnesty International said the ban was a "setback to free speech" and that the government "cannot shut down a newspaper simply for being critical of the government," calling on authorities to revoke the order.^[7][8] The "order does not specifically mention any news items in Kashmir Reader that incited violence," said Aakar Patel, executive director, Amnesty International India.^[9] On 28 December, the newspaper resumed publication after the government lifted the ban after nearly three months.^[10]

• Official website
• Kashmir Reader e-paper