Lahore, Political experts and analysts are calling on the international community and the United Nations to address the dire situation of the people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), emphasizing the severe human rights abuses occurring in the contested territory. The call to action underscores the ongoing struggle faced by Kashmiris, with the situation escalating into routine extrajudicial killings, as reported by international media outlets.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the discourse on the Kashmir issue intensified following statements by former Pakistani senator Sehar Kamran (TI) from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), who specifically highlighted the grim reality in the Kulgam district of IIOJK. Kamran pointed out the routine nature of extrajudicial killings in the area, criticizing the Indian authorities for not returning the bodies of the deceased to their families. She argued that these actions demonstrate New Delhi’s failure to win the support of the Kashmiri population, instead exacerbating the alienation and resentment among the local populace.
Kamran further critiqued the overarching approach of the Indian forces in IIOJK, describing the situation as a living nightmare for the region’s inhabitants, particularly vulnerable groups such as women, seniors, and children. The deployment of over 900,000 Indian military personnel in the territory, effectively transforming it into the world’s largest open prison, was highlighted as a stark violation of basic human rights and freedoms.
The experts’ comments shed light on the deep-rooted issues plaguing IIOJK since the Partition of the Indian Subcontinent in 1947, with the conflict remaining unresolved and increasingly marked by violations of international humanitarian laws. The calls for international intervention reflect a growing consensus on the need for a renewed focus on the Kashmir dispute, urging global actors to take a stand against the oppression and support a peaceful resolution in line with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.