Srinagar, In a continuation of its efforts to dismantle the support structure for the freedom movement in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the administration installed by New Delhi has seized properties of four individuals in the Ganderbal district. This action is part of a broader strategy aimed at suppressing dissent and weakening the financial foundation of those who support the region’s autonomy.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the properties attached include agricultural lands of varying sizes, all located within Ganderbal district. The lands, registered under the names of Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Mehraj ud Din Shah, Fayaz Ahmad Shah, and Saif ud Din Shah, were seized under orders from the District Magistrate of Ganderbal. The execution of these orders was carried out by Naib Tehsildar Kangan, with the support of local police forces.
This move by the administration highlights an emerging tactic in the conflict-ridden region, where property confiscation and economic sanctions are increasingly utilized against those accused of supporting the Kashmiri freedom movement. Furthermore, the statement from a police spokesperson reveals the government’s intention to leverage economic pressures as a means to quell the movement.
Critics argue that such actions, including the destruction of homes during military operations, are designed to economically cripple individuals and communities sympathetic to the cause of Kashmiri independence. These measures, seen as part of a larger campaign by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to enforce stability through suppression, have sparked significant controversy and condemnation among human rights observers and supporters of the Kashmiri struggle.
Observers maintain that the relentless pursuit of these tactics underscores a failure to address the underlying political grievances through dialogue and peaceful negotiation. Instead, the approach taken by the Indian government in IIOJK is increasingly characterized by its reliance on military and economic might to assert control over the disputed territory.