
Insha Mushtaq
Insha Mushtaq is a 24-year-old woman from Sedow village in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, who became a prominent symbol of the human cost of conflict after losing her eyesight at the age of 14 due to pellet injuries during protests in 2016. Despite her blindness, she is determined to continue her education and aspires to secure a government job under the disability quota. Insha's story highlights the enduring trauma of violence and her resilience in pursuing a brighter future.
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Insha Mushtaq is a pellet gun survivor who has been blind since the age of 14 due to injuries sustained during protests in Kashmir.
‘It hurts to remember’: Blind since 14, J&K pellet survivor searches for tomorrow | India NewsThe Times of India·
India· 2026-07-28








