Massive human rights violations being committed by Indian troops in IoK: President AJK

Washington (PID AJK) President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has said that massive human rights violations being committed by Indian troops at an unprecedented scale in occupied Jammu and Kashmir was the biggest challenge to world conscience.

In a detailed meeting with leaders of Occupied Kashmir held at the Pakistani embassy here today, Barrister Chaudhry, while his serious concern over the prevailing situation in the occupied Kashmir said that concerted efforts were required to expose the Indian barbarism and brutalities in the region.

“After August 5, 2019, Indian government besides changing the special status of the state had amended several laws to strengthen its control over the territory”, he said adding that there was a dire need that Kashmiris settled abroad should respond and use their influence to counter the Indian government’s antagonistic policies effectively.

Lauding the supreme sacrifices rendered by the Kashmiri people Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry further said, “Kashmiris in the Occupied Kashmir are scripting a new history of resistance while fighting against the Indian army deployed in length and breadth of the valley “.

Referring to his recent visit to UK and other European countries, he said that the world opinion regarding Kashmir was changing gradually and there were several countries including brotherly country Turkey who openly support Kashmiris’ right to self determination.

Similarly, he said that there were a sizeable number of British and European parliamentarians who have been wholeheartedly supporting the Kashmir cause.

He expressed the hope that the day was not far when Kashmiris would achieve the cherished goal for which they rendered matchless sacrifices. The meeting, which was organized by Ambassador Sardar Masood Khan, was attended by Professor Imtiaz, Dr. Gh Nabi Mir, Dr. Dar and others whereas Sardar Ali Shahnawaz and Sardar Zarif Khan were present on the occasion.

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