But the measures are mostly symbolic, with little economic impact likely on either side, and the country can’t afford to go to war over Kashmir, experts say.

On the ground: In Kashmir, which is locked into a communication blackout, several top politicians have been taken into custody. Residents who were able to transmit messages said stores were closed, streets were empty and curfew passes were required.

One Kashmiri who left describes in this Twitter thread the chaos that unfolded when India revoked Article 370.

Perspective: India’s decision takes Kashmir back to Partition all over again and “the world’s conscience is distracted,” writes Mohammed Hanif, a Pakistani novelist, in an Opinion piece for The Times.