Kashmir Killings

Arundhati Roy slams International Community’s silence over Indian Occupation on Kashmir

New York (November 13, 2011): Renowned Indian activist and novelist Arundhati Roy has decried the silence of the international community over the continued “brutal Indian ...

Systematic Practice of enforced disappearance: Now mass graves are found in South Kashmir too

Srinagar/Kashmir (November 7, 2011): The issue of secret killings during enforced disappearance of civilians in Kashmir by Indian Security forces is has now begin to come in to light. Mass graves are now reported to have been found in Bindu-Kokarnag area of South Kashmir. Auqaf Committee is reported to have confirmed the presence of several unidentified graves, according to various media reports.

India’s HR Commission seeks explanation from JK police over youth’s custodial death

New Delhi (August 4, 2011): India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday sought explanation from Jammu and Kashmir Police as to why it did not intimate it about the death of a youth in custody within the stipulated 24 hours.

Youth dies in custody in Kashmir, leadership under house arrest; Geelani calls shutdown on 3 August

Srinagar, (August 02, 2011): Another custodial death is reported by various sections of media from Kashmir. Nazim Rashid, a 28-year-old youth, is reported to have died in police custody in Baramulla district's Sopore town on 31 July, 2011 a day after he was detained.

Report on Disappearances raises the plight of “helf widows” of Kashmir

Srinagar (July 28, 2011): The Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP) today released the report Half Widow, Half Wife? Responding to Gendered Violence in Kashmir. It examines the situation of women in Indian-administered Kashmir whose husbands have ‘disappeared,’ but not yet been declared deceased. Members of APDP who are themselves half widows released this report at SK Municipal Park, Srinagar.

International community should take initiative to investigate into reports of torture in Kashmir

Ludhiana (December 18, 2010): Commenting upon reports of widespread and systematic torture being practised by India's armed forces upon Kashmiri People, the Sikh Students Federation has claimed that India had indulged itself in committing “Crimes against Humanity”, no only in Kashmir but upon other people also who oppose India's imperialist policies and want to live with dignity.

Kashmiri leaders condemned bid to attack Sikhs

Srinagar (November 07, 2010): Top Kashmiri leaders on Saturday severely condemned the attempted attack on Sikhs in Hatmulla, Mattan, saying that it was a bid to repeat the Chattisinghpora massacre and demanding a thorough probe into the incident.

Fear grips Sikhs in Kashmir after threats by Indian army

Srinagar (November 6, 2010): Amidst vociferous pro-freedom and anti-India slogans, thousands of people Saturday staged demonstrations in Sikh dominated Hutmarah village of South Kashmir’s Islamabad district, demanding identification and punishment for ‘army men’ involved in intimidating the community members last night.

Paradise on Fire: Violation of Human Rights in Kashmir – by Sanman Kaur Grewal

Following armed hostilities in 1947-1949 between India and Pakistan and intervention by the international community, the region once known as the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir was divided. Commencing no later than October 1947, the Kashmir dispute has proved the most protracted territorial dispute in the United Nations era.

Dal Khalsa salutes Kashmiri youth who are sacrificing their lives facing state repression

Amritsar (August 03, 2010): In a significant gesture, the Dal Khalsa saluted the spirit and steadfastness of Kashmiri youth who were sacrificing their lives while facing the state repression in the valley since last 2 months.

Curfew continue in Kashmir, newspapers seized by Police

Srinagar (June 30, 2010): As per a report of Kashmir Watch the entire valley continued to be tense on Wednesday, a day after three teenagers were killed in police firing in south Kashmir’s Anantnag District.

Atrocities in Kashmir: Dal Khalsa Criticised Indian Security Forces

Amritsar (June 21, 2010): Condemning the security establishment for spilling blood of innocent Kashmiris on the streets of Srinagar and elsewhere, the Dal Khalsa said the Indian state was suffering from ‘arrogance of power’.

Indian state treating Kashmiris virtually as enemies: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar (July 18, 2010): Expressing solidarity with the family members of innocent youth Tufail Ahmad Mattoo killed in police action last week, the DAL KHALSA said the civil administration in Kashmir was virtually non-existent and whatever is there is subservient to the Indian security forces

BSF Commandant suspended for not reporting incident to higher authorities

Srinagar/ Ludhiana (February 14, 2010): Bowing before constant agitation of people of Kashmir the Border Security Force (BSF) of India on Saturday (February 13, 2010) ...

Killing of Kashmiri boy: BSF commandant under scanner

Srinagar (February 13, 2010): As per news reported from Srinagar by various sections of media on 12 February, 2010 it is suspected that a senior BSF officer may have ordered his junior constable to fire on 16- year old Nishat teenager, Zahid Farooq, whose killing earlier this month triggered Valley-wide protests.

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