Amidst internet shutdowns and growing curtailment of the freedom of the press, KPC was a genial space where women scribes had the rare chance to network with and learn from seniors in their profession.
The Wire's Sumedha Pal speaks to journalists Gowhar Geelani and Shahana Butt about the closure of the Kashmir Press Club and the case filed against young journalist Sajad Gul.
'In view of the reports in social media and other sources indicating a potential law and order situation including a threat of breach of peace and the safety of bonafide journalists, an intervention has become necessary.'
In what is being called another example of the free press being 'throttled' in Kashmir, a group of journalists and newspaper owners escorted by armed forces took over the management of the Kashmir Press Club on January 15.