Hidden Web: How Organized Crime Thrives in Kashmir

In Kashmir, organized crime flourishes under the guise of national security, with official protection enabling illegal activities such as land seizures, narcotics trade, and unregulated mining. The revocation of Article 370 in 2019 accelerated economic manipulation, allowing politically connected firms to exploit the region's resources. This systemic exploitation, masked as development, mirrors conflict economies worldwide, perpetuating a cycle of control and coercion.