In occupied Kashmir, there is no change in the grim situation in the territory particularly in the Kashmir Valley as the military lockdown continues on 124th day, today.

The residents of the Kashmir Valley continue to suffer immensely due to imposition of restrictions under section 144 and suspension of internet and prepaid mobile phone services.

The occupation authorities are likely to tighten restrictions in the Kashmir Valley to prevent people from holding anti-India demonstrations after Juma congregational prayers, today.

Meanwhile, the president of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Ashiq Hussain in an interview in Srinagar said, the economy of the territory has suffered losses of one point five billion rupees since August 5 due to continued lockdown and internet blockade imposed by India.

He said this is just a conservative estimate and they will be coming up with a comprehensive data about the losses within a week.

He said that every sector of business has been hit after the clampdown and internet ban in occupied Kashmir since August 5.

(NNR/Abdul Rehman)