Article 370

Article 370 was a provision in the Indian Constitution that granted special autonomous status to the region of Jammu and Kashmir. It was included in the Constitution as a temporary provision, allowing Jammu and Kashmir to have its own constitution, a separate flag, and autonomy over internal matters except for defense, communications, finance, and foreign affairs, which remained under the jurisdiction of the Indian government.

Article 370 was a product of the unique circumstances surrounding the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India in 1947, following the partition of British India. The article was designed to recognize the special status of the state while it integrated with India. Over time, this article became a subject of significant political debate, with various political groups in India either advocating for its abrogation or its continued enforcement.

On August 5, 2019, the Government of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced the abrogation of Article 370, effectively revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. This move also led to the bifurcation of the state into two union territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The abrogation was met with both support and opposition, leading to widespread political, social, and legal debates across the country and internationally. The government's decision to abrogate Article 370 has had profound implications for the region's governance, demography, and legal framework.

A viral video that was falsely claimed to show atrocities towards Muslims in Kashmir, purportedly linked to the abrogation of Article 370.

BOOM found that the video was actually from 2018 and depicted the funeral of a Jammu and Kashmir police constable who was shot dead by militants. The video was misleadingly shared to create a false narrative about the situation in Kashmir.