Srinagar, Nov. 14 -- Political activities across Jammu and Kashmir have come to a halt after abrogation of erstwhile state's special status under Article 370 resulting in further alienation and anger among people.

According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), soon after New Delhi scrapped Articles 370 and 35A and bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories, political activities across Jammu & Kashmir has come to a standstill due to the restrictions imposed by authorities over political parties and their activities to "maintain law and order."

More than 700 political leaders and activists reportedly have been arrested since August 5. Those detained include, three former chief ministers - Dr Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbo...