In Indian Kashmir, political tattoos face a cleansing campaign

Basit Bashir now sees up to 100 clients a day at his laser clinic in Srinagar, as thousands across Indian-administered Kashmir seek to remove "resistance tattoos"—from AK-47s to Islamic motifs like crescent moons—amid growing fear of police scrutiny following a recent deadly attack on tourists.

May 5, 2025 - 19:28
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Basit Bashir now sees up to 100 clients a day at his laser clinic in Srinagar, as thousands across Indian-administered Kashmir seek to remove "resistance tattoos"—from AK-47s to Islamic motifs like crescent moons—amid growing fear of police scrutiny following a recent deadly attack on tourists.

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