Srinagar, April 11 -- For years, Kashmir remained a hub and heartland of remarkable reporters who documented its complex socio-political landscape. However, in recent times, a noticeable trend has emerged.

Driven by growing disillusionment with the state of journalism, scores of educated, professionally-trained journalists are increasingly leaving the region to report from outside. They're now watching Kashmir, as Agha Shahid would've said it, from New Delhi, and beyond.

This exodus is not merely a personal choice but a symptom of a deeper malaise. It's an ethical crisis that has engulfed Kashmiri journalism marred by sensationalism, bias, and exploitation.

Kashmir has historically produced credible and upright journalists. Despite the...