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‘It hurts to remember’: Blind since 14, J&K pellet survivor searches for tomorrow

Insha Mushtaq lost her sight to pellet guns during 2016 Kashmir unrest. She now pursues education and a government job despite her visual impairment. Recent protests in Delhi have reopened old wounds for her. Pellet guns, introduced as non-lethal, caused hundreds of eye injuries in Kashmir. Her story highlights the lasting impact of these weapons on individuals.

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