Unrest Feared After India Revokes Kashmir’s Special Status

Left party supporters and students shout slogans during a protest against Indian government revoking Kashmir's special constitutional status in New Delhi, India, Aug. 5, 2019. Manish Swarup/AP

NEW DELHI—India’s Hindu nationalist-led government moved Aug. 5 to revoke the special status of Muslim-majority Kashmir, cutting off communications and deploying thousands of troops in the restive Himalayan region amid fears the action could lead to uprisings there.

Home Minister Amit Shah announced the revocation amid an uproar by opposition lawmakers in Parliament over the move.