India's government has moved to scrap parts of the constitution which grant Indian Kashmir significant autonomy.

The disputed territory of Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since their independence from Britain.

Both countries claim it as their own and control parts of it.

Indian Kashmir was granted special autonomy that allowed it to function largely without direct interference from New Delhi.

But that has now changed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government has revoked the special status.

And sent additional troops to the area and put the region on lockdown.

It's a move that could have widespread consequences.

So, what's behind this decision? and does it abide by the longstanding consensus over the territory?

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