Kashmir's Digital Trust Problem Is Getting Worse

Letter to Editor

- Rayees Yaseen

Cybercrime has turned into a daily worry in the valley. Many people receive messages or calls from strangers on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. What starts as a friendly chat often leads to fear, shame, and silence. More people are speaking about it. Many still stay silent.

This problem usually begins with a harmless-looking profile. The name sounds normal. The picture feels safe. The stranger spends days watching the other person’s photos and posts. They wait until the moment feels right, then start a conversation. Their voice sounds warm, and their behaviour feels kind.

As trust grows slowly, the victim never imagines danger hiding behind a screen.