Srinagar, The memories of the Chotta Bazaar Srinagar carnage, one of the most brutal massacres carried out by Indian troops in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, still haunt the Kashmiris even after the passage of over three decades.
According to Kashmir Media Service, on June 11, 1991, Indian paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel opened fire on civilians following an alleged clash with unknown attackers at Zainakadal in Srinagar city. At least 32 people were killed and 22 others were injured in the carnage. The victims included shopkeepers, passersby, a 75-year-old woman, and a 10-year-old child.
Even after 33 years, the memories of the Chotta Bazaar massacre remain fresh in the minds of Kashmiri people, who continue to demand justice for the victims and an end to violence in the region. The international community is urged to take notice of the genocide of Kashmiris by India.