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Kashmiris Erase 'Freedom' Tattoos Amid Rising Tensions and Fears of Military Crackdown
Young Kashmiris are removing tattoos of guns and 'freedom' in a bid to distance themselves from militant symbolism amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, highlighting the blurred lines between patriotism and radicalism. The trend is seen as an attempt to rebrand their identity and shed the negative connotations associated with armed struggle.
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