End of Special status welcome, but jobs, outsiders, dip in tourism, increase in terror incidents a worry for Jammu

The abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was initially welcomed by Jammu Division residents. However, issues like unemployment, drug menace, and recent terror incidents now concern voters. Locals also face challenges related to trade, tourism, and competition from outsiders.