Jidah KSA 23rd August (PNI) Pakistan Permanent Representative(PR) in OIC, Ambassador Syed Fawwad Sher organised a programme under the auspices of OIC, Jeddah, to condemn the atrocities and illegal occupation of India in Indian illegal occupied Jammu and Kashmir(IIOJ&K), on 23August 2023. The programme was headed by Assistant Secretary General OIC and representatives of OIC member states around the Muslim world. The consul general of Pakistan Khalid Majid, the chairman Kashmir committee Jeddah Mr. Masood Puri and Assistant Secretary General OIC also addressed the forum. The international community gathered on the occasion was also made to visit the exhibition of photos and pictures displayed to express and reveal the Indian forceful occupation and killings in the valley of Kashmir.
The Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement, a senior All Parties Hurriat Conference leader, Mr. Altaf Bhat also shared his video message on the occasion.
In his message he said: Today, I stand before you as first hand victim by Indian Forces and represents the besieged and oppressed people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu & Kashmir.
This is Altaf Ahmed Bhat, Born in Shankerpora Srinagar in Indian Illegal Occupation and have been Compelled to live in exile just because of my activism for our birth right, right to Self Determination. Now I would like to shed light on the somber realities that have unfolded since 5th, August 2019, when the Modi-led BJP Government of India unilaterally abrogated articles 370 and 35-A, revoked the special status of State of Jammu and Kashmir and snatched our Statehood. In the wake of this decision, the region has witnessed an unprecedented reign of terror unleashed by Modi led BJP Govt of India through its one million occupation forces deployed in IIOJK. Which is presently the world’s highest Military Zone in this peaceful, progressive and prosperous world.
The aftermath of this decision has been marked by a series of alarming events. Educational institutes, which are the cornerstone of any progressive society, are being destroyed, depriving our youth of their right to education because of limited internet access, our youth cannot avail brightness of future. Local businesses, the lifeline of our economy, have been systematically destroyed, bringing economic hardship to bent besieged people from firm stand of Right to Self Determination. The economy of State of IIOJK is being deliberately targeted, inflicting suffering on the people as a means of punishment. for their unwavering demand for the Plebiscite right as recognized by the UN resolutions.
However, amid these challenges, it is essential to acknowledge that Kashmiris have never accepted the Indian illegal occupation. Our struggle for the right to self-determination continues with undying spirit and determination.
Since 27th October 1947 when then Indian regime landed their paramilitary forces against the wishes and will of people of IIOJK and from the beginning of this Freedom Movement from 1989 till this date , our resilient people have borne the brunt of immense suffering. More than 500 thousand Kashmiris have been killed on 6th November 1947 and in other Uncountable Genocides among them 11 thousand lost their lives while in custody of India forces. Hundreds and thousands civilians have been arrested; in which near about 166 thousand individuals has been detained time to time.
The destruction of more than 150 thousand structures has left a trail of devastation. Properties worth billions of rupees have been seized and are being confiscated on false Charges deepening our economic woes. We cannot overlook the heart-wrenching statistics of 23000 fully widowed and Half widow women, 107,901 orphaned children, and 11,256 women who have been subjected to the most unspeakable horrors of gang-rape and molestation.
Since August 5th, 2019, the situation remains grave and havoc 990 lives have been targeted to death and 2,354 individuals have suffered critical injuries due to third degree torture and fake encounters. Thousands Children blinded, More than 15 thousand youths including 13 year old teenagers has been arrested on fake charges, Hundreds young boys have been sent to concentration Centres, while 1,104 structures have been dynamited and demolished in last 4 years.
The whole Pro Freedom Kashmiri leadership including Shabir Ahmed Shah, YASIN Malik, Mirwize Dr Umer farooq, my elder brother Muhammad Akbar Bhat even our proud ASIYA Andrabi and others have been put behind the bars on false and fake charges.
Over towering political leaders Including Syed Ali Geelani, Muhammad Ashraf Sehrayi and Altaf Ahmad Shah have been assassinated in house detentions and in their notorious Jails.
We are not demanding for any new thing, we are just demanding for the implementation of agreed upon United Nations resolutions which guarantee right to self-determination to the people of State of J&K.
We are not demanding for any un-necessary action we just want your support for demilitarization of world’s highest Military Zone on earth which is known as Paradise on earth but unfortunately turned into hell because of huge deployment of Indian forces.
Today I would like to request OIC that the resolutions passed by OIC particularly which has been passed where the OIC had decided to
a) Impose economic sanctions if India does not allow delegation of OIC to visit IIOJK.
b) To create a relief fund for Kashmir.
c) To send fact finding missions to IIOJK
These steps must be taken immediately by OIC.
Through this opportunity of video message I would like to submit some suggestions to Muslim world I mean OIC
1. That We the Muslims of State of Jammu Kashmir should be recognised as part and parcel of Muslim Umah because we are being killed, Tortured, Suppressed and your Muslim Mothers,sisters and daughters are being raped and tortured just because having Muslim religion. We are being Ignored because we are Muslims.
2. Support and protect Kashmiri activists in your countries from any action taken by India against their activism for Kashmir Freedom Movement in your Countries.
4. To give special dispensation for Kashmiri students who want to continue their education in your respective countries
5. OIC should encourage all Muslim countries to impress upon India to stop human rights violations in IIOJ&K, demilitarize IIOJ&K, and start the process of plebiscite as per UN resolutions
At last I would like to appeal all diplomats and other dignitaries and all peace loving people, please come forward and save the humanity on piece of land which is known as paradise on EARTH.
At the end I would like to thank the Organisers of this Session to Observe YOUM-e-ISTEHSAL Jammu Kashmir.
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