Three decades ago, Ali Mohamad says he made a trip into Indian-controlled Kashmir to join a small armed militant group.
Now he works in a shop on the Pakistani side of the region, but he hasn't given up thoughts of returning to the conflict.
After the Indian government clamped down on Kashmir this week, Ali has again been thinking of going back.
"I have not left, we are all watching", he said, adding that he believes all Kashmiris will take up arms when needed.
"I fought for my rights. When someone crushes you then what else can you do?" said Ali, 53, who was