On this day in 2019, India scrapped Article 370 from its constitution and revoked Kashmir’s status as a separate state. Later, Indian government also abrogated Article 35A. Despite claiming rapid development and stability in the last three years, reports from different mediums are showing different pictures. From increase in civilian killings to change in Kashmir’s demography with Indians buying lands, there are increased concerns in the local communities.
Anonymous Sources, Big Claims, Thin Ground
SAT Editorial Desk
December 6, 2025
A recent Drop Site News report claims a covert UK–Pakistan exchange of convicted sex offenders for political dissidents. But a closer look shows the story rests on hearsay, anonymous insiders, and a narrative shaped more by partisan loyalties than evidence. From misrepresenting legally declared propagandists as persecuted critics to ignoring the legal impossibility of such a swap, this report illustrates how modern journalism can slip into activism. When sensational claims outrun facts and legality, credibility collapses, and so does the line between holding power accountable and manufacturing a story.
