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‘Fear is real’: Why young Kashmiris are removing tattoos of guns, ‘freedom’

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For years, these tattoos symbolised defiance against the Indian government. Now, thousands are erasing them.

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"It's Not Like Photoshop": Detachment, a Practice that Goes up but Takes time... and Money

Nearly one in five Frenchmen today wears at least one tattoo... and more and more people want to get it removed. Is this practice effective? Safe? You are explained.

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‘Fear is real’: Why young Kashmiris are removing tattoos of guns, ‘freedom’

For years, these tattoos symbolised defiance against the Indian government. Now, thousands are erasing them.

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‘Fear is real’: Why young Kashmiris are removing tattoos of guns, ‘freedom’ | India-Pakistan Tensions – Monkey Viral

Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – In a quiet laser clinic in Indian-administered Kashmir’s biggest city, Srinagar, Sameer Wani sits with his arm stretched out, his eyes following the fading ink on his skin. The word “Azadi” (freedom in Urdu), once a bold symbol of rebellion against India’s rule, slowly disappears under the sting of the laser. […]

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