From the archive record
This archival video from Jammu & Kashmir opens with a close-up of a group of young girls dressed in traditional Kashmiri attire, each carrying a basket and smiling warmly. As the camera slowly zooms out, the wider village setting comes into view. Children are seen playing traditional games on open, raw ground, appearing cheerful and carefree. Tall, leafless trees stand scattered across the village, indicating a colder season, while birds can be spotted moving across the open space. Simple, raw village houses form the landscape beneath a clear blue sky. A zigzag road stretches far into the distance, adding depth to the scene, with a bungalow partially visible behind the trees. Security forces are also present, quietly maintaining safety, while village life continues peacefully. The footage