On the sixth anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation, the Jammu & Kashmir Home Department banned 25 books—accusing them of spreading “false narratives,” “secessionism,” and “glorifying terrorism.” Among them: A Dismantled State: The Untold Story of Kashmir after Article 370 by award-winning journalist Anuradha Bhasin, Executive Editor of Kashmir Times. In this episode of Unraveled, Marvi Sirmed sits down with Ms Bhasin to discuss: 1- The real reasons behind the sweeping ban 2- It’s chilling effect on free speech, academic freedom, and cultural life 3- The broader pattern of narrative control in Jammu & Kashmir post-2019 4- Why this matters not just for Kashmir, but for every Indian and Pakistani citizen concerned about democracy From police raids on bookstores to fears of digital surveillance, this conversation pulls no punches in exposing what’s at stake when governments decide who gets to tell the story. Support banned voices: Read A Dismantled State: