"I was pleased to see some incremental steps, including the partial return of internet service in Kashmir. And the visit by our ambassador and other foreign diplomats to Jammu and Kashmir is something that I know was extensively covered in the press. "We also continue to urge the government to permit regular access by our diplomats, and to move swiftly to release those political leaders detained without charge," Wells said. She was briefing reporters at the end of a visit to Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka. The government at the Centre detained some political leaders, imposed curbs on movement of people and communications in August.

Source: Mint January 25, 2020 08:26 UTC