Kashmiri separatist Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has issued a stark warning about a looming crisis in Kashmir, citing ongoing turmoil and the repercussions of the Pahalgam attack as pivotal moments that have heightened fear in the Valley. He criticized the erosion of trust between Kashmiris and New Delhi, attributing it to demographic changes and operational constraints on the local government following the 2019 revocation of Article 370. Mirwaiz condemned the banning of crucial socio-political organizations, which he argues stifles dissent and alienates the populace. His observations underscore the fragility of stability in Kashmir and the urgent need for dialogue to address deep-seated grievances, which also have implications for India’s internal security and its relations with Pakistan.